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Slow Cooker Overnight Grits

I often will use equal parts milk and water when cooking grits -- but you can't if you are cooking in a slow cooker as the milk will burn. If you want, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking for extra creamy grits.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: crock pot, grits, slow cooker
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
  • Grits toppings: Grated Cheese, Chopped Green Onion, Cooked Bacon, Cooked Sausage, Chopped Herbs, and Butter

Instructions

  • Heat the slow cooker: Set a large slow cooker to HIGH. Place the grits in the slow cooker and whisk in the water. Reduce the heat to LOW. Add the butter and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours. (You can stir them after the 1st hour or so.) Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Add optional cream. Serve grits with an assortment of toppings.