69 grit recipes

This rib-sticking dish was given to me by a Southern relation.

Hearty and creamy grits in a slow cooker with corn and shrimp.

Classic Southern grits cook low and slow with constant stirring until they reach creamy, spoonable consistency that's neither runny nor stiff.

Cheesy garlic grits casserole baked into a savory souffle-like side dish with butter, eggs, and a melty cheddar top. Southern brunch and holiday-table favorite.

Southern grits casserole with garlic cheese and whipped egg whites folded in for a light, souffle-like texture. Only six ingredients for a savory, puffy side dish.

Italian-style grits casserole layered with hot sausage, ground beef, pizza sauce, green peppers, onion, and melted cheddar. A Southern-Italian comfort food mashup.

Classic Southern hominy grits cooked slow and creamy with just salt and water. Serve with butter and gravy for breakfast, or chill, slice, and pan-fry the leftovers until golden.

Grits fiesta pie with a cheesy grits crust filled with taco-seasoned ground beef, Monterey Jack, tomatoes, olives, and green pepper baked in a custard.

Baked chili cheese grits casserole with cheddar, jalapenos, eggs, and cream of chicken soup. A Southern side dish with a spicy kick and a golden, crispy top.

Creamy baked cheese grits loaded with sauteed jalapenos, poblanos, and red bell pepper. A spicy, cheesy Southern casserole that feeds a crowd.

Quiche-grits combines a classic egg and Swiss cheese quiche with hot grits in a pie shell, loaded with ham or tuna, onion, and a kick of cayenne. Southern meets French.

Jalapeno cheese grits casserole baked with sharp cheddar, pepper jack, eggs, and fresh jalapenos. Creamy, spicy Southern comfort food from the oven.

Baked cheese grits with sharp cheddar, eggs, and butter, cooked on the stovetop then finished in the oven for golden, soufflé-like puffiness. A Southern brunch classic done right.

Sweet baked Southern praline grits with brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and butter. A custard-like grits casserole that turns humble breakfast grits into a warm, spiced dessert.

Cheesy grits Florentine with creamy spinach, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and crumbled bacon. A Southern-meets-Italian side dish with nutmeg-warmed greens folded through quick grits.

Southern hush puppies made with grits and buttermilk instead of cornmeal. Deep-fried golden in 3 minutes with a gritty, crunchy texture you can't get any other way.