Instant Pot Southern Cheesy Grits
Description
Instant Pot Southern Cheesy Grits --In the South, grits are a must-have breakfast dish. In fact, many Southern cooks make them up for dinner as well. They're quick and simple to make with an Instant Pot - add water, and you're set! This recipe is perfect for those mornings when you need a filling breakfast that will take you straight through until lunchtime. The creamy cheese sauce makes this dish extra indulgent without too much effort on your end. Topped off with bacon crumbles or even slices of ham, these grits are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon butter, for serving
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot bowl, add the stone-ground grits and butter.
- Press the saute button and saute the grits, with the butter, (mixing constantly) for about 2-3 minutes, until the grits are slightly toasted.
- Then mix in the water, heavy cream salt, and pepper. Add the lid, making sure that the vent is in the sealing position.
- Set the manual high pressure for 10 minutes. When the time is up, do a natural release.
- When the pin has dropped, and the pressure has been completely released, open the lid, and then stir.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, until the cheese has melted.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 0.5mg