I have been cooking, serving and eating Quaker grits for a long time, I am 72 years old and have enjoyed them my whole life. I like to bring them to a boil on the top of the stove, stir them well, cover them and let them simmer for about ten minutes, I like a little more water than called for and when they have the right consistency for a one cup of grits recipe I add about a third of a cup of cream, heavy whipping or half and half. This creates a miracle. The grits become whiter, creamier (I know I added cream), and an entirely different dish. Try it! You'll like it!

Been eating grits since a baby and will continue to eat them add cheese to mines please! This is a must have in my cabinet can’t wait to give my daughter her first bowl of grits. I always wash mines before cooking them and make mines thick and creamy YESS so good

These grits are fast to cook there easy to prepare they're good no matter what it's paired with I eat them a few times a week this product does not need improvement I love it it's in my price range and a small amount goes a long way I would recommend it to anyone who eats heavy meals like me

I had the same issues as everyone else, but I decided to do some prombkem solving. I went and grab a 1qt pot boiled some more water to high temps and poured little at a time in side whisking like crazy. then I let it sit simmering for 7 min then taste and continue. I must admit I originally did 2 portions of grits. The 2 portions called for 2 cups of water but I used whole milk for the second cup. I think that caused for less liquid to be available in the pot to be absorbed. But I got it right by just adding boiling water little at a time then letting it simmer.

I've made these as directed and like other reviews they had a gritty texture which is not pleasant. I've given them a few more tries using different liquids and cooking times. So far the creamiest grits were cooked in my small/mini slow cooker for about 6 hours or so on low using water. Butter, cheese and salt at the end was needed for flavor; they were terribly bland otherwise. Thanks to the other reviews who suggested the slow cooker. Good luck everyone!

They're good flavor for instant. Definitely not homemade. Mostly because of how the production methods. But, personally I have been able to get rid of some of the gritiness(like the roughness). All I do is put it in my spice grinder, food processor or blender. I use at least half whole milk or half and half. And, put in all the traditional add-ons from my youth. It comes out more towards homemade. But, I still have to take into account that they are instant not homemade. I liken it to instant mashed potatoes.

I’m a Georgia girl, so grits have always been a pantry staple in my home. Quaker is the brand I grew up eating and continue to purchase for my family. I love the “Quick 5 Minute” variety because it takes the time and hassle out of making a filling breakfast for my daughter to enjoy before sports practice on Saturday mornings. Just pour some in a bowl and pop into the microwave with water or add to boiling water on the stove to cook. I also frequently reach for these after a long day to create a simple “breakfast for dinner” moment. Serving them hot with scrambled eggs, bacon, and buttered biscuits with jam make these a delicious meal any time of day!

Convenient, great taste. The grits can be made in the microwave or by just adding hot water. The carbohydrate level is a bit high. I would like them to be non-GMO, and think a big company like Quaker Oats should be more responsible in the products it sells. Overall, I'm satisfied.

I cooked some the other day on top of the stove and they were great. I put a couple poached eggs on top and that was a complete breakfast. But then time for cleanup and what an effort! I was just about ready to toss the saucepan. There was a thin layer of grits on the bottom that defied all usual cleaning methods. Took me literally 24 hours to scrape, soak, and scrape it off! Gotta be a better way. Any tips?

I use this 5-minute grits as part of my daily diet. The grits are tasty and smooth. However, I wish you would fix the lid on the round 24 oz containers. Twice I have had the lid come off in my hand when picking the container up, spilling a large quantity of its contents. The lid does not seal tightly and comes off way too easily.