Sweet Potato Grits
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 c. water
- 2 c. milk
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 c. Edwards Mill Yellow Grits
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon, ground
- dash nutmeg, ground
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked and scooped out of skin
- 1 c. milk
Instructions:
- In sauce pot, mix water, 2 c. milk and salt and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the Edwards Mill Yellow Grits and bring back to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover and cook 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, puree the cooked sweet potatoes with 1 c. milk.
- When the grits are done, stir in sweet potato puree, spices, and butter. Serve warm and enjoy!
*For a savory twist: Omit cinnamon and nutmeg and stir in 1 c. grated Gruyere cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp. onion powder.