Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Combine equal parts water and milk in a large saucepan on the stove -- about 2 cups each for every 1 cup of regular or stone-ground grits you are making. Heat to a simmer.
2

Pour the grits into the hot water and milk on the stove, stirring frequently, until the grits reach a thick and creamy consistency and are tender to taste. Always scrape the bottom of the pan when stirring to prevent the grits from sticking and burning.
3

Stir in additional milk and water in equal amounts as needed to keep the grits from thickening too quickly before the dish has reached a tender and creamy consistency. For regular grits, it should take roughly 20 minutes to fully cook, while stone-ground grits generally take over an hour.
4

Remove the grits from the heat and stir in salt, butter and milk or heavy cream to taste. Keep the grits covered and warm until you are ready to serve them.