Backcountry Cheddar Grits with Hot Sauce Butter
Creamy, quick-cooking grits with a swirl of tangy cheddar and a spicy hot sauce butter—southern comfort in a lightweight, fast-cooking breakfast bowl, ideal for cool mornings on the trail.
Equipment
- Small pot
- Spoon
- Backpacking stove
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil in pot over stove.
- Stir in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, for 5–6 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix butter with hot sauce in a cup. Swirl into hot grits just before serving.
Notes
Grits are light, compact, and fast to cook—perfect for minimal weight and fuel. Customize heat with your favorite hot sauce.