Jamaican Grits Rice Cooker Optional Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish! This recipe combines creamy grits with tender hominy, zesty pimento, and aromatic spices. Easily adaptable for stovetop or rice cooker methods, it's a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready for a taste of Jamaica!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 502.5 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jamaican Grits Rice Cooker Optional

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How to Make Jamaican Grits Rice Cooker Optional

  1. Drain the liquid from one 15-ounce can of hominy into a measuring cup. Add water to reach the 2-cup mark.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the 2 cups of hominy liquid with 1 cup of grits.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the grits are tender and creamy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup of pimento juice, 1 teaspoon of ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese with 1 tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
  7. Once the grits are cooked, stir in the drained hominy.
  8. Pour the grits mixture into a buttered 8x8 inch casserole dish.
  9. Top with the cheese and butter mixture.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

91 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

45g

Carbs

23g