Mix grits and water and pop into the microwave for three minutes. Serve with butter, cheese or even your favorite fruit for a creamy, morning dish.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Grits
Grits, or more properly named "hominy grits", are made from corn that has the bran and germ removed from the kernels. It's a Southern US favorite that can be served sweet or savory, for breakfast or as a side dish.
Dry grits are combined with liquid (water or milk usually, but we've even seen recipes that call for beer!) and then boiled until the mixture absorbs all of the liquid. They can be flavored and served immediately, or put into a casserole dish and baked. The trick in cooking grits is to constantly stir the mixture until the liquid is absorbed. If you stop stirring the grits will become gummy. And gummy grits aren't pretty.
You can also purchase instant grits which don't need to be stirred and can even be made in the microwave. However, don't try to pass these off to a true Southerner, they'll know the difference!
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Creamy Microwave Grits
Slow Cooker Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits
These rich and cheesy grits are made extra creamy by being slowly simmered in half and half with cream cheese stirred in.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cherokee-Style Hominy
Hominy is a type of corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution. n this recipe, hominy is fried with bacon and onions to make a delicious side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Country Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy
Grits and gravy gets a surf-and-turf upgrade. Creamy grits stirred with cheese, shrimp, and green onion pair with savory bacon gravy for a mouthwatering...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Hot Buttered Grits
Grits are a Southern staple for a reason. Have them for breakfast, have them with dinner, have them absolutely whenever you please. There's never a bad time for a hot bowl of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Southern Cheddar Cheese Grits
These slow cooked cheesy grits can be served for breakfast (toss a poached egg on top!) or as a savory side dish for dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Healthier Tex-Mex Green Chile Cheesy Grits
Made with non-stick cooking spray, skim milk, water, quick grits, cheddar cheese, margarine, green chiles, egg
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creole Grits And Cheese Casserole
Baking this cheesy casserole gives you that beautiful crust on top and the creamy grits underneath while a little creole seasoning spices it up.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buckwheat Grits
Transform your breakfast with a bowl of these hearty buckwheat grits, a simple yet soul-satisfying way to start your day.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamed Hominy
Made with evaporated milk or cream, butter, hominy, water, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola Cheese Grits
Made with black pepper, ground nutmeg, sour cream, Gorgonzola cheese, chicken broth, water, quick-cooking grits
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cornbread Grits Casserole
Made with sausage, Cheddar cheese, grits, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter, salt and pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Grits and Corn
Made with frozen corn, water, grits, salt, black pepper, eggs, butter, cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Threadgill's Garlic Cheese Grits
Made with yellow onion, garlic, water, salt, grits, milk, eggs, butter, American cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Havarti Grits
Made with Havarti cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, water, butter, salt and pepper, quick grits
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese Grits Casserole with Chicken
Made with process cheese food, celery, water, salt, hominy grits, cheese, onion powder or garlic powder, chopped mushrooms, butter or margarine, chicken, ham or beef
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Beef And Hominy Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Deep Fried Grits
Made with salt and pepper, egg, buttermilk, grits, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Backyard's Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Made with eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, water, quick grits, butter, jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, onion, Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grits And Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt and pepper, butter, bulk sausage, grits, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Shrimp And Grits Casserole
Made with fresh parsley, cheddar cheese, garlic, shrimp, water, salt, grits, eggs, milk
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp and Grits With Andouille Sausage
Made with grits, butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and fresh ground pepper, shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, scallions
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Simple Stovetop Andouille-Cheese Grits
Made with Cheddar cheese, quick grits, andouille sausage, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Le Ann Rimes' Southern Style Grits Bake
Made with chives or green onion, bacon, onion, milk, quick cooking grits, salt, egg substitute, eggs, maple syrup
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sausage And Black Bean Grits Casserole
Made with water, quick grits, garlic salt, smoked sausage or kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, salsa, black beans
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Fat Creamy Baked Grits
Made with eggs, skim milk, chicken stock, quick cooking grits, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Cheesy Hot Dogs And Hominy
Made with cream of mushroom soup, hominy, cream of chicken soup, green chilies, processed cheese product, hot dogs or ham
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese Grits Souffle
Made with cayenne pepper, hominy grits, water, salt, eggs, butter, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar And Egg Grits
Made with hot sauce, eggs, water, salt and ground black pepper, grits, butter, cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Okra And Tomatoes Over Grits
Made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, dry oregano, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, tabasco
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Corn Grits
Made with corn on the cob, garlic, butter, olive oil, mascarpone cheese, American or Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, corn cobs, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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