2 Instant Pot grits recipes and step by step directions so you too can make this cheesy savory pressure cooker breakfast or as a side dish. A favorite Ninja Foodi dish for many and now you can make them in no time at all. Have another brand? No problem, works as Crockpot Express grits the same way too.

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 here on The Typical Mom you can now enjoy. (originally published 2/18, affiliate links present)
Grits Instant Pot
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 have always wanted to I will include an easy grits recipe below you may use too. Your choice. 😉
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!
Pressure Cooker Grits
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- Make sure to Bookmark our InstaPot recipes page. We add new ones each week!
- Then PRINT this —–> Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet that will help you understand how long meat, vegetables and beans take to cook in your pressure cooker.
- This is a great InstaPot cookbook and a set of wooden utensils are great to grab too.
- I HIGHLY recommend you buy this non stick pot.
- You should still deglaze pressure cooker after sautéing but it won’t have as many issues with this better liner.
For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have (a 6 quart) and use for all recipe creations.

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 Foodi using the pressure cook function.
Ninja Foodi Grits

Pressure Cooker Grits Pot in Pot
1st way here – 2nd method in recipe card below. If you’d like to make pressure cooker grits using the PIP or pot in pot method you’ll need this pan that fits inside – 6 or 8 qt
- 1 c. old fashioned grits – this is what we use
- 3 tbsp. butter – melted
- 2 1/2 cup water or broth
- One cup cheese
- 1 c. milk – 2% or whole milk is best
- 2 tbsp chives are optional
Instructions
- Pour 1.5 c of water inside your pressure cooker. Put trivet on bottom.
- Inside your inner pot add grits, melted butter, 2.5 c. water, salt, chives, and pepper if desired. Mix together
- Put foil over that pot and secure tightly on top. Lower on to your trivet and close your lid and steam valve.
- Push multigrain pressure cook setting, for 15 minutes cooking time. Then press start.
- Do a quick release and carefully lift pot out.
- Uncover and add shredded cheese. Stir until melted. Add milk and stir, add more milk or broth if you want it thinner.

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.
This is what you’ll need to make these easy Instant Pot grits
- You’ll need a Pressure cooker
- I HIGHLY recommend getting this non stick pot
- You can make them in your Ninja Foodi or Crockpot Express too
- Butter
- Stone ground grits
- Water – or chicken broth
- Milk
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:
- Cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Salt and pepper
- 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.

Instant Pot Grits Cheese
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.
- Put butter into pressure cooker and set to saute, allow it to melt.
- Add grits and cook for a few minutes, then add water and salt.
- Close lid and steam valve. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure. Turn pot off.
- Stir in 1 c of your milk and 1/2 c of your cheese to start with. If you want it thinned out add the rest of your milk, and/or more cheese if you want more (we like 1 full cup).
- If you want to thicken it up put the lid back on and allow it to sit and soak up more of the milk. Serve!
After you’ve tried cheesy grits you should have our Instant Pot oatmeal with apples and cinnamon or chocolate oatmeal! If you want to make this and then create our popular cheese grits casserole that is another winner too.
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Instant Pot Grits
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put butter into pressure cooker and set to saute, allow it to melt.
- Add grits and cook for a few minutes, then add water and salt.
- Close lid and steam valve. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure. Turn pot off.
- Stir in 1 c of your milk and 1/2 c of your cheese to start with. If you want it thinned out add the rest of your milk, and/or more cheese if you want more (we like 1 full cup).
- If you want to thicken it up put the lid back on and allow it to sit and soak up more of the milk. Serve!
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Brandy
Tuesday 10th of August 2021
Love grits for breakfast. This made it so easy! I also love the cheesy ones! Definitely will be making again!
The Typical Mom
Tuesday 10th of August 2021
Yay
Liz
Tuesday 10th of August 2021
My grits were perfect! Another wonderful use for my IP!!!
TERRI OPGENORTH
Friday 5th of March 2021
I made these grits and served them with soft boiled eggs on top. Delicious! TO Ric: I would try to cood your "origional" grits this way. If they need more time you can always add a bit of liquid and cook some more! Good luck.
Carrie K.
Sunday 24th of November 2019
If I want to double do I double the liquid?
The Typical Mom
Sunday 24th of November 2019
I would double everthing
Rhonda
Sunday 4th of March 2018
Hi, thank you. I've been looking for a way to cook some Stone ground grits I bought. This is perfect since my husband is really the only one who eats them! I see that you used Quaker Old Fashioned Grits, are these the same as stone ground? Just making sure I have the right grits for this method...I love my instant pot! Thanks again!
ric
Thursday 22nd of March 2018
I have a package of stone ground grits, and they aren't the same as "Quaker" stone ground really takes a while to cook on the stovetop...the package says to cook for 30 to 40 minutes, so wish I knew how to adapt the IP to cook this "original" type of grits...