Grits Too Thin
Your grits are watery because the liquid ratio was too high. Simmer and add a thickener.
watery texture · no creaminess · vegetarian · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often
- 2 whisk in 2 tablespoons dry grits and cook 3 minutes
- 3 finish with butter and cheese
If it's still wrong
- serve as a breakfast soup with toppings
- chill and slice into grits cakes
Prevent next time
- use the ratio on the package as a baseline
- add liquid gradually once thickened
Notes
Why this works
As grits hydrate, they trap water in a creamy gel. Adding more grits and cooking off liquid tightens the texture.