Instant Pot Grits

Instant Pot Grits

from spicysouthernkitchen.com
32 min
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup stone ground grits
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, (cut into pieces)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Add bacon grease or oil to inner pot of Instant Pot. Turn "Saute" mode on. Once hot, add grits and cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add water, half-and-half, salt, and butter. Turn Instant Pot off, place lid on with valve in "sealing" position. Set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Allow a 15 minute Natural Release and then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Stir well. Grits will thicken up some as they cool slightly.