Creamy Sweet Breakfast Grits
Start your morning on a cozy, indulgent note with Creamy Sweet Breakfast Grits, a Southern-inspired delight that's quick, comforting, and endlessly customizable. Made with a luscious blend of creamy milk, butter, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these grits are lightly sweetened with brown sugar and elevated by a touch of vanilla for a decadent breakfast treat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings yet luxurious enough for a leisurely weekend brunch. For an added touch of indulgence, swirl in a splash of heavy cream or crown your bowl with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or your favorite toppings. Ideal for those craving an easy yet oh-so-comforting breakfast, these creamy grits are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups quick-cooking grits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
- chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, gradually stir in the quick-cooking grits, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the grits, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until they reach a creamy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. If using heavy cream, stir it in as well for extra creaminess.
Taste the grits and adjust the sweetness or seasoning as desired.
Divide the grits into serving bowls and top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or other desired toppings.
Serve the grits warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
