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April 3, 2020 · 2:51 pm

Quarantine Cuisine Day #3 – Grits

Breakfast. I’m a firm advocate of eating breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day because you are “breaking” the “fast” of sleep.

I’m also no fan of fasting. Those diets that involve fasting are not for me! Just as with any meal, I will need to be creative with breakfast if I stick with my vow to stay home 30 days.

We still have eggs and egg substitutes, so today I combined the two to make a lightened version of scrambled eggs. We have plenty of Jimmy Dean turkey sausage patties in the freezer, so I added those to the menu. But the star of today’s breakfast was grits.

I blogged previously about making grits in my pressure cooker.(No Grits , No Glory)

Today I needed only a cup of grits so I adjusted the recipe accordingly.

INSTANT POT GRITS FOR TWO

1 cup water in the pot of the cooker (the grits are cooked in a bowl on the rack within the pot of the cooker)
1/4 cup old fashion grits
1 cup water
1/2 Tbsp (1 pat) unsalted butter
Salt to taste

Cook grits under pressure 5 minutes.
Turn off cooker. Allow pressure to drop completely on its own.
Carefully open cooker and remove bowl using silicone mitts or potholders.
Stir grits vigorously.
Serve immediately

This recipe produces one cup, or two half-cup servings. If you need more or larger servings, simply double the recipe.

In conclusion, I strive to vary our menus while meeting this thirty-day challenge. I don’t want my quarantine routine to turn into a rut.

Kiss My Grits

Remember the scene in My Cousin Vinny when Vinny cross examines a witness about the proper way to prepare grits? Or Vinny questioning the diner cook, “What exactly is a grit?” Too funny.

Grits are an important part of Southern cuisine. A serving of grits provides one gram of fiber and is a tasty side dish. My husband enjoys grits with eggs, and I like cheese grits with my catfish. Whether you like your grits plain or cheesy, you can make your own with little effort. (Don’t be tempted by the instant grits. Blech!)

Grits for breakfast or anytime.

RECIPE

Grits

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

2 cups water

½ cup old fashioned grits

½ tsp. salt (optional)

1 tsp. real butter

Directions:

In a 2-quart pan, bring water to a boil.

Gradually stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat to its lowest setting.

Cover the pan and cook until grits reach desired consistency (approximately 20 minutes. Occasionally lift lid and stir the grits.

Remove from heat, stir in butter (or cheese) and serve.
Sir the grits occasionally to prevent lumps.

For cheese grits: Remove pan from heat and stir in one ounce sharp cheddar cheese (or your choice) until melted. Butter optional.

Melt in 1 oz. cheese for cheese grits.