Yankee Grits Recipe

Yankee Grits Recipe

Start the day right with this southern breakfast favorite. From eggs to bacon, it has everything needed for a hearty and flavor packed meal.


This Yankee grits recipe is the ultimate breakfast. Smoky bacon and sunny eggs, mixed with fresh chives and sharp cheddar. A filling and hearty breakfast for all.

Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 12 mins
Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low fat milk, or water
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ cup quick cooking grits
  • 2 tbsp raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dried fruit

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine milk or water, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Slowly add the grits while whisking. Then lower heat to medium.
  3. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until grits has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  4. Let it settle for 1 minute. Sprinkle raisins or dried fruit just before serving.

Nutrition

  • Sugar: 1g
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  • Calcium: 23mg
  • Calories: 25kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Iron: 1mg
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Potassium: 51mg
  • Protein: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 7mg
  • Vitamin A: 33IU
  • Vitamin C: 1mg
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