Hominy Grits

Recipe from Effigy Mounds National Monument.

Easy
đŸ„— Vegetarian

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

8

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

5 cups water

2

1 cup hominy grits

3

1 tablespoon butter

4

1 tablespoon honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Bring water to a rapid boil in a saucepan.

2

Gradually stir in the hominy grits.

3

Reduce heat to low.

4

Stir in the butter.

5

Cook for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.

20 minutes

6

If desired, sweeten with honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, or jelly.

7

Serve while hot.

Notes
  • ‱Grits can also be flavored with cheese, sunny-side up egg, or small bits of ham or sausage.