{"id":"grits_74e85deef8","slug":"classic-creamy-southern-grits","title":"Classic Creamy Southern Grits","description":"A smooth, rich, and comforting Southern American breakfast staple made with stone-ground corn grits, slow-cooked in a mixture of milk and water for a velvety texture.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup stone-ground corn grits","name":"Grits","quantity":160,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"stone-ground","notes":"white or yellow corn","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":475,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"filtered","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":475,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp kosher salt","name":"Kosher Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"kosher","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 tbsp unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":57,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"cubed","group":"Finish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the water, milk, and salt. 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Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best texture, use stone-ground grits rather than instant ones. Whisking frequently is the secret to preventing lumps and achieving maximum creaminess.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Southern American"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["Medium saucepan","Whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cup","note":"Approximately 1 liter of cooked grits"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Grits are best served fresh, but can be made ahead and thinned with a little extra milk or water when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgrits_74e85deef8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=349be80a-6060-410f-9be6-fd4a9f661858","imageAlt":"Classic Creamy Southern Grits — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["creamy","corn","classic","southern","comfort food","easy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Creamy Southern Grits","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T18:56:00.409Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T18:56:00.409Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}