Grits are, on the one hand, 'just' coarsely ground corn. On the other hand, they are a cornerstone of Southern cuisine and deeply loved by millions of people.
Some people cook them in milk, others in stock while some prefer cooking their grits the simple way, in water. Often eaten at breakfast, grits are good on their own with a dab of butter, but even better with cheese, bacon or shrimp. If you remember your mom or grandmother cooking grits when you were a kid, then these might just make you go a little bit misty-eyed (and hungry!)
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1. How to make perfect grits (h/t Southern Living)
Master the perfect grits recipe with this brilliant video. Once you've learned how, you can enjoy all the different ways of enjoying this comforting and delicious dish!
Master the perfect grits recipe with this brilliant video. Once you've learned how, you can enjoy all the different ways of enjoying this comforting and delicious dish!
2. Southern shrimp and grits
Is there anything more evocative of the South than grits? The recipe below pairs a savory cornmeal base with a slightly spiced shrimp-and-sausage mixture – a classic recipe you'll love. Get the full recipe here.
Is there anything more evocative of the South than grits? The recipe below pairs a savory cornmeal base with a slightly spiced shrimp-and-sausage mixture – a classic recipe you'll love. Get the full recipe here.
3. Smothered grits with jalapeño sausage and bacon (h/t Creole Contessa)
Meat lovers can spice things up with this sausage, vegetable and bacon version, along with a jalapeño kick. Piled onto those hot cheese grits, this is a hearty dish for cold days and empty stomachs!
Meat lovers can spice things up with this sausage, vegetable and bacon version, along with a jalapeño kick. Piled onto those hot cheese grits, this is a hearty dish for cold days and empty stomachs!
4. Smoked cheddar grits with broiled heritage tomatoes (h/t Oh My Veggies)
These little ramekins of grits look so cute, right? The tomato slice on top and the deeply savoury smoked cheese work beautifully together as well.
These little ramekins of grits look so cute, right? The tomato slice on top and the deeply savoury smoked cheese work beautifully together as well.
5. Cheesy grits souffle bake (h/t Simply Recipes)
This is serious comfort food. Get ready to enjoy a cheesy, puffy meal at the dinner table as a grits casserole meets souffle.
This is serious comfort food. Get ready to enjoy a cheesy, puffy meal at the dinner table as a grits casserole meets souffle.
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6. Grits 'n Greens (h/t Budget Bytes)
Want grits for breakfast? This recipe lets you start the day strong with grits mixed in with cooked collard greens and an egg.
Want grits for breakfast? This recipe lets you start the day strong with grits mixed in with cooked collard greens and an egg.
7. Shrimp and grits with mushrooms, bacon and gruyere (h/t Serious Eats)
If you like your grits loaded with big flavors, then make this - it's nothing short of awesome. There's a brilliant tip to cook the grits in stock made from the shrimp shells and mushroom trimmings, which really contributes to the deep and lusciously savory flavor.
If you like your grits loaded with big flavors, then make this - it's nothing short of awesome. There's a brilliant tip to cook the grits in stock made from the shrimp shells and mushroom trimmings, which really contributes to the deep and lusciously savory flavor.
8. Garlic basil shrimp and grits (h/t Pinch of Yum)
Bonus - this is dairy free, for anyone who wants/needs to avoid milk products. It's also delicious, with tomatoes, basil and garlic giving a real Italian take on the well-loved dish!
Bonus - this is dairy free, for anyone who wants/needs to avoid milk products. It's also delicious, with tomatoes, basil and garlic giving a real Italian take on the well-loved dish!
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