Instant Pot Grits

I have an easy way to make cheesy Instant Pot grits right at home now! If you make homemade grits but are using the stovetop, this method this is so much quicker. One of our favorite new Instant Pot recipes we make on the weekend all the time.

Some have their own favorite ingredients to make this classic Southern dish. Please stick to yours if you have one and just use this post to see how long you cook it for. If you haven’t made it before but want to make it quicker, the Foodi works with the lid that isn’t attached.

We will show you how to mix, pressure cook on high, naturally release to fluff them up and what you can include inside. There are so many different add ins when it comes to Instant Pot grits really. Cheese is our favorite so that’s what we’re sharing but let your imagination go wild!

Pot in Pot Directions

This method will use a pot inside your regular metal pot so nothing burns. I have tried it both ways and just trust me when I say that this is just better. Below is a link to the dish I used. Just needs to be oven safe.

I like cheesy Instant Pot grits with butter and some chives. Others prefer no cheese but with some bacon. Whether you like them loaded up, simple, thick, or creamier hopefully this post will help you understand how to make them in your pressure cooker.

Then you can enjoy them more often, and quicker the next time you make them and thereafter. 😉 It doesn’t matter what brand of pot you have either. Use a Crockpot Express, Mealthy, or Ninja Foodi recipe using the pressure cook function.

What is the secret to cooking grits in a pressure cooker?

We have two ways to make this, you decide which you prefer. If you do have this pot I would suggest using that one, in the recipe card below. With that it takes 5 minutes longer but with a natural release they come out fluffier. Not only should you add butter into the mix but when done too to add flavor.

You can make in a Ninja Foodi with the lid that is not attached this same way or follow our Crockpot Express grits recipe made the same way too.

How do you make grits not stick to the pot?

Use a non stick pot and you can even spray it lightly with non stick cooking spray to ensure they slide right out. Not making them too thick helps as well, you can always thin them out with milk and/or butter.

How do you add flavor to grits?

There are all sorts of favorites out there and you may have a family favorite that you would shout to the rooftops, go with that. If you are looking for some new ideas try these:

1. Cheddar cheese
2. Bacon bits
3. Salt and pepper
4. Heavy cream

Some like diced chives and/or bacon bits inside too. I mean think way outside of the box and go with it to see if that may become your new favorite combination. If you want to make this and then create our popular cheese grits casserole that is another winner too.

How Long to Cook Grits in Instant Pot

15-20 minutes depending on whether you are using a pot in pot method or if you make it right inside the inner pot itself. You would also need to take into account the time it takes to reach pressure which is about 10 minutes though for the total.

The recipe below requires natural release vs. quick Not only are the recipes different but what you add inside varies a lot (like shrimp and grits) it really comes down to personal preference.

After you’ve tried cheesy grits you should have our Instant Pot oatmeal with apples and cinnamon or chocolate oatmeal!