Cheesy Pepper Teff Grits
Cheesy Pepper Teff Grits
These teff grits are cheesy, filling, and warming. Complete your meal with cooked greens, shrimp, or sausage. This dish is comfort food at its finest.
- Author
- Maskal Teff
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Category
Dinner
- Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup Maskal Teff grain
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup full fat milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 ounces Pecorino, Romano, or Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more to top each bowl, optional)
- Chopped parsley, cilantro, chives, etc.
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
Directions
- Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the teff and toast. Stir frequently until it starts to pop and becomes fragrant, around 3 minutes.
- Whisk in 4 cups of water, two dried bay leaves and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all water is absorbed and the teff has thickened to the texture of grits.
- Remove from heat and remove bay leaves. Stir in the milk, butter, cheese, and pepper. Taste and add more salt, butter, cheese, and pepper to your liking.
- Divide among bowls, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve.
