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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

February 2, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 97 Comments Updated August 15, 2019 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits are delicious any time of the day. How about in less than 15 minutes, without standing over a hot stove?

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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

I grew up in Miami and developed a love for grits at an early age. Most places serve plain grits with eggs for breakfast. Usually, a bagel with cream cheese came with the meal. We frequently ate breakfast at a Jewish deli, so bagels were always available.

I use to dunk my bagel in the yolk of my egg and then my Grits and developed a love of eggs over grits.

As the years went on, I started cooking my Grits with cheddar cheese. First, I would toast the Grits in a heavy sauce pan and then add the rest of the ingredients and stand at the stove for 45 minutes, stirring and stirring.

Enter Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Just a few minutes and you are done! No more standing over the pot on the stove. I will show you how to make the Grits, right in the Pressure Cooker cooking pot using White Stone Ground Grits and using the “Pot In Pot” Method, using Yellow Stone Ground Grits.

 

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My favorite grits these days are Palmetto Farms Stone Ground Grits and I use both the white and the yellow, depending on my mood. I like to make Shrimp & Grits, which I learned from living in Charleston, South Carolina for a few years.

 

Directions using the toasting method for cooking the Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits directly in the Pressure Cooker.

Allow Pressure Cooker to Fully Heat

Allow Pressure Cooker to Fully Heat

Allowing a stainless steel cooking pot to heat before adding the oil/grease, makes the pot non stick. After your Pressure Cooker is Hot, add the Bacon Grease or oil.

 

Toast Grits in Bacon Grease

Toast Grits in Bacon Grease

Add in the Stone Ground Grits and mix them around to toast for a few minutes. This adds another layer of flavor.

 

Add the rest of the ingredients

Add the rest of the ingredients

Dump in the rest of the ingredients and you are good to go. This recipe makes a lot and it is so nice to set the time and relax. No more standing over a hot stove and stirring and stirring and stirring.

 

Sauté to thicken, if desired

Sauté to thicken, if desired

If you want thicker Grits, hit the Sauté or Browning button, adjust to low and simmer until you get the thickness that you prefer. Remember, the Grits will continue to absorb the liquid just by sitting in the pot.

 

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Easy, right?

I’m the only one in my house who loves grits, so I sometimes make the full amount and then store the rest in the refrigerator to have during the week.

These Retainers Extreme Freezer Containers are quite convenient. I also use them when I give away food to my neighbors, since they are so cheap.

Reditainer Extreme Freezer Container

Reditainer Extreme Freezer Container

 

Pot In Pot Method

Add everything to your PIP Bowl

Add everything to your PIP Bowl

I’ve been doing a lot of Pot In Pot in my Pressure Cooker lately, so I figured it would be perfect to try out the grits that way. Add all ingredients to your 1.5 Quart Stainless Steel “Pot in Pot” Bowl.

 

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This time,  I grabbed a Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl and dumped all the ingredients into the bowl. If you are using a glass bowl, add five minutes to the cook time.

Add some water to the bottom of your Pressure Cooker, place a trivet and carefully set the Bowl on top.

That is it! Close the lid and go about your business.

 

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Ta da!

 

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits and Fried Eggs

Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits and Fried Eggs

Toasted Grits in the Pressure Cooker cooking pot is my favorite way of cooking Grits. However, it sure is nice to quickly make a single serving of grits using the Pot in Pot method. I hope you enjoy!

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot DUO 6 Quart
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
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  • Cilio Olivewood Spatula
  • Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
  • OXO Good Grips Cutting Board
  • Stainless Steel Trivet
  • 1.5 Quart Stainless Steel “Pot in Pot” Bowl
  • Microplane Artisan Course Grater
  • Palmetto Farms Stone Ground Grits – The Best!!

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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Cheesy Grits

Pressure Cooker Southern Cheesy Grits

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern Cooking
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
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Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

In Pressure Cooker Cooking Pot

  • 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease Coconut or other oil
  • 1 cup Stone Ground Grits (not Instant)
  • 3 cups Fresh Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Half and Half or Milk
  • 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • Butter to garnish

Pot in Pot

  • 1/4 cup Stone Ground Grits (not Instant)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Half and Half or Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Butter and/or Bacon Grease
  • 1/2-1 ounce Cheddar Cheese or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Water for Pressure Cooker cooking pot
  • Butter to garnish

Instructions

In Pressure Cooker Cooking Pot

  • Using the Sauté or Browning function, allow pot to heat and then add Bacon Grease, Butter or Oil.
  • Add Grits and toast for three minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off Pressure Cooker.  Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes.  Allow a 15 minute natural release and then open pressure valve to release remaining pressure.

Single Serving Pot in Pot

  • Add all ingredients to an oven safe cooking bowl.
  • Add one cup of water to Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
  • Place low footed trivet in bottom of cooking pot.  Place oven safe bowl with ingredients on top of trivet.
  • Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes.   When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release.

Notes

Add five minutes to cook time if using a glass bowl.
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