Grits Pie

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9-inch) frozen pie shell, thawed
  • Sweetened whipped cream and strawberries, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add the grits and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Add the butter and cook for 1 additional minute.
  5. 5
    Set aside and cool slightly.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  7. 7
    Slowly stir into the cooled grits.
  8. 8
    Pour into the pie shell and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set.
  9. 9
    Serve warm or cold with whipped cream and strawberries as a garnish, if desired.

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