These Crockpot Grits are some of the creamiest grits you’ll ever taste without even adding cream or milk. Just grits, water, and salt plus your crockpot is all you need. I added in a little butter and cheese at the end, but they really don’t need it.
This recipe only works with stone ground grits, which if you were to cook on the stove would take at least 45 minutes to cook, during which you would have to stir frequently. This crockpot recipe completely simplifies the process. Just put them in the crockpot with water and salt and they cook while you sleep. Wake up to the creamiest grits ever.
These grits develop such a creamy texture, there’s really no need to add cream or even butter. Serve with some eggs, toast, and sausage for a delicious, hot southern breakfast.
Don’t forget to add the salt to the crockpot. Salting grits at the end of cooking just doesn’t have the same effect as salting them at the beginning. And be sure to spray your crockpot with cooking spray for easier cleanup. If you’re unsure where to get stone ground grits, you can order Palmetto Farms White Stone Ground Grits
from Amazon or you can order Anson Mills grits from their website. You’ll want some more grits recipes to use up your bag so be sure to try Shrimp and Grits and Cheese Grits with Corn and Vidalia Onion.
Try These Other Amazing Grits Recipes:
- Cheesy Tomato Grits
- Instant Pot Grits
- Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Grits
- Smothered Shrimp and Parmesan Grits
- Cheesy Grits Casserole with Smoked Sausage
- Jambalaya Grits
Crockpot Grits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups stone ground grits
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4-6 tablespoons butter,, cut into 1 tablespoon-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly spray inside of a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray.
- Stir together grits, salt and water in the crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours.
- Remove lid. Scatter butter on top. Use a whisk to stir the grits until they are an even consistency and the butter has melted.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and add pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published May 28, 2014.
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This is a great recipe. I made shrimp & grits and wanted the grits to be a rich base for the shrimp. I modified the recipe. I used vegetable broth instead of water. I salted it very well, and added pepper and butter before turning the crockpot on. I stirred it a few times before I went to bed. When I woke up it was nice and thick. I added 1 c heavy cream, 1 c Parmesan cheese, and 1 c cheddar cheese. These grits were exceptional and so very easy. The ratios in the original recipe were spot on. Thank you!