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Grits. If I had to choose only one food to keep on a deserted island, it’d be grits. Ok, I’d need a few extra things to make them, but that’s it. Top of my list? Buttermilk grits made in my slow cooker. Just like Gilligan’s Island, my deserted island would have electricity. Not only for my slow cooker but keeping my buttermilk, cheese and butter refrigerated. Then I could sit on the beach and enjoy this crazy good, crazy creamy dish. It has that nice buttermilk tang to it, for sure. It’s different than your usual grits, and oh so good.
Creamy Deliciousness
Make sure you lightly grease your slow cooker before adding everything to make these buttermilk grits. Although the fat in the buttermilk and the butter should keep it from sticking, better safe than sorry. A light spray with a can of non-stick spray is good enough.
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No Skimping Zone
I don’t think that these grits are a good time to dig out the lighter ingredients. No low-fat buttermilk. No light cheese. And if you taste the finished product and think it needs more salt or pepper, add it. Grits are a wonderful thing. But they are not a salad. At least this version isn’t!
You cannot find an easier cold-weather side dish than these grits. They are the perfect go-along for a roast. Or the perfect breakfast side too!
Get Funky!
Want some funkiness to you grits? Substitute fine blue cheese crumbles instead of the Swiss. Add in some finely-chopped chives or green onion for a nice twist. Some folks like to add in chopped cooked bacon pieces. The list goes on and on. Just cook them up in your slow cooker then stir in whatever you want. Or add your desired toppings over the top after you serve them.
Also try my pimento cheese grits.
Slow Cooker Buttermilk Grits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grits or polenta
- ½ cup Swiss cheese shredded, or use Mozzarella
Instructions
- Place buttermilk, water, salt and pepper into your lightly greased slow cooker set to high.
- Slowly whisk in the grits.
- Cover and cook 2-3 hours or until the grits are the desired tenderness.
- Stir in the cheese, turn off heat, and let melt.
- Stir again before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
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