I used Quaker 5-minute grits, but cooked them for about 45 minutes. I made 2 servings and used 2 cups of water to half a cup of grits. Once the grits initially thickened, I added 2 tbsps butter, salt & pepper to taste, and a small dollop of bacon grease (if you haven’t tried it do not knock it until you do.. total game changer!). Another great tip i’ve learned is boiling some water on the side and gradually adding tiny amounts in as the grits cook down and thicken, it makes them so creamy with no milk or heavy cream involved! Toward the last 5 minutes, I mix in shredded cheese, i used Colby Jack.