My creamy sweet potato grits are made southern style with the right amount of seasoning to help them steal the show on your plate! Best of all, you only need a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes to make them--and I'll show you how.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my easy, healthy sweet potato mash, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - This recipe for sweet potato grits is beginner-friendly and comes together in about 10 minutes, so you can get straight to the deliciousness. And you won't need any fancy kitchen equipment.
Versatile - These are sweet potato-flavored grits, not sweet grits. So they can mix and match with any meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner!
Full of Flavor - You'll taste savory, smoky, earthy, and warm flavors with a subtle hint of sweetness. Just because it's a quick recipe doesn't mean you won't taste love in every bite.
👉🏾 I'm obsessed with sweet potato recipes! Check out my sweet potato cornbread with honey butter, baked stuffed sweet potatoes, crispy sweet potato fries, and creamy sweet potato soup next. Don't forget the sweet potato pie or mashed sweet potato muffins for dessert!
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★★★★★
"We love these grits! They are so quick and creamy, and the spice level is just right. My son asks for them for dinner several times a week!"
-Callie
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What You'll Need for this Recipe
Grits, of course! I like to use white, stone-ground grits for this recipe, but you can use yellow grits instead, or even quick grits, if that's what you have. Just pay attention to the cooking time and instructions if using quick grits.
Sweet Potato Puree gives us the color and flavor of sweet potatoes in grits. My roasted sweet potato puree is simple to make, and I use it in a ton of recipes, so it's always on deck. You can also use store-bought puree.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Chicken Broth adds savory flavor to this dish, but you can use any broth or stock you prefer, including veggie broth or turkey bone broth. Water works, too, though the grits won't have as much flavor.
Cheese - Add up to one cup of your favorite shredded cheese, if you like. Sweet potato gouda grits, anyone? I recommend shredding or grating the cheese at home since bagged shredded cheese typically has anti-caking ingredients added to it that produce a weird texture when melted.
Vegan - Use a dairy-free cream, vegetable broth, and plant-based butter alternative to make this a vegan recipe.
How to Make Sweet Potato Grits at Home
- Step One: Bring the chicken broth to a boil, then stir in the grits. (Photos 1 and 2)
- Step Two: Allow the grits to cook through and absorb all the liquid. (Photo 3)
- Step Three: Stir in the sweet potato, heavy cream, butter, and spices off heat. (Photo 4)
Pro Tip #1
If you want to make these grits cheesy, add your cheese during the last step and stir until it's all melted and smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the grits in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to four days. They will become stodgy once cold; however, they'll loosen up when warmed. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stove top with a splash of water or chicken broth.
To freeze, cool the grits to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container and place in the freezer for up to four months.
How to Serve
Serve these grits warm with a pat of butter on top, for extra indulgence! These are great with homemade sausage patties and eggs in the morning--add fluffy buttermilk biscuits and crispy breakfast potatoes to make it a family feast.
Or enjoy them as a lunch or dinner side dish with crispy catfish, sticky short ribs, or southern pot roast. These grits go great in Texas-style shrimp and grits, too.
And don't sleep on grits in your Soul Food Sunday dinner menu!
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I hope you'll enjoy mashed sweet potato grits soon and very soon. And sharing is caring, so be sure to pin this recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Spiced Sweet Potato Grits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup grits
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add broth to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits until dissolved and smooth.3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup grits
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes or until grits are tender and have absorbed all the liquid.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the sweet potato puree, heavy cream, butter, cinnamon, paprika, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve warm.1 cup sweet potato puree, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, sea salt
Callie says
We love these grits! They are so quick and creamy, and the spice level is just right. My son asks for them for dinner several times a week!