29 grit recipes

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Creamy cheese grits spiked with serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and scallions. A Tex-Mex twist on a Southern classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Cheesy baked grits with Swiss, cheddar and Parmesan cheese.

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.

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.

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.