Sweet Potato Grits

Name: Sweet Potato Grits
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 2 cup milk; 2 medium sweet potatos, peeled & grated; 1 cup stone-ground grits; 1 coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper- to taste; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 pinch ground cinnamon - to taste; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cup water
2 cup milk
2 medium sweet potatos, peeled & grated
1 cup stone-ground grits
1 coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper- to taste
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch ground cinnamon - to taste
1 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

1

In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the water & milk and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
2

Slowly add the grits, whisking constanly.
3

Add sweet potato, season with salt & pepper.
4

Decrease heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the grits are creamy & thick - 45 to 60 minutes.
5

Taste the grits and sweet potato to make sure both are cooked and tender.
6

Add the ginger, cimnamon and butter (I added an extra tablespoon of butter).
7

Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
8

Serve immediately.
9

SOURCE: Virginia Willis - Basic to Brilliant - Southern Cooking