Grits Recipes

This is the best kind of healthy recipe makeover: the kind no one will notice. Believe us when we say this dish is one of the best meals we've ever eaten.

Sinfully good

This is a healthy recipe for satisfying a craving for southern cooking while getting a serving of vegetables in at breakfast time.

The sauce starts with a roux, which is browning flour in oil. Be sure to get into the corners of the pan when you stir so the flour there doesn't scorch.

This is a great dish if you have left over grits. I used goat cheese because it was what was on hand. This can also be made with cheddar cheese.

The late Bill Neal has influenced young chefs across the South, and diners still enjoy his inspired recipes at this landmark restaurant in Chapel Hill. Executive chef Bill Smith has added some creative touches to the menu, such as Warm Goat Cheese Salad With Roasted Beets and Pumpkin Seeds and Hangar Steak With Bourbon Brown Sauce, but Shrimp and Grits is still a Crook's Corner classic.

Southern Breakfast!

My husband found this recipe in Men's Health Magazine and it is delicious!

The calculations through sparkpeople are incorrect, I hope someone can figure out how to fix it!

Below is the nutritional information from the magazine article.

Per Serving-
480 calories
49 grams protein
23 grams carbs
21 grams fat (8 saturated)
3 grams fiber
820 mg sodium

Make up a day ahead and pop in the oven for a delicious morning breakfast!!

Adapted from a Rachel Ray 10-spot recipe, this combination sounds weird, but quickly became a favorite in my house! Marinara sauce and cheese makes everything tasty!

From SeriousEats.com:

http://www.serious
eats.com/recipes/2011/06/shrimp-and-gr
its-with-arugula-recipe.html

My great grandma made shrimp & grits for me when I was little in a heavy cast iron skillet. I made a few adjustments, but kept it close to her original recipe. Miss you Grandma Tiny!

My take on low country shrimp and grits.

Great for Breakfast, Brunch or Dinner!

A few spoonfuls of cream cheese give this casserole a velvety texture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley, if you like. Worthy of a special occasion.

I love this southern favorite and tried to put a healthy spin on it by using goat cheese and soy milk. I was super creamy and delicous!

These aren't in the slightest bit healthy, but in small portions, this is a FANTASTIC side dish. Freezes very well - so you can have small batches ready to go with your favorite BBQ or grilled chicken. YUM!

My family was introduced to grits when we moved to Texas, and now we're hooked! Although I've made some modifications to improve the nutritional profile, this is still a high-fat, high-sodium meal that should be eaten in moderation.

A richly flavored comforting dish made of yellow corn grits topped with shrimp, cheese, asparagus and dill. This dish is appropriate for any meal: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. It is a stand-out at brunch served over arugula dressed in the spicy tomato olive oil.

Put on top of serving of grits and serve

2 Poached Eggs with Grits

Warning: Full Fat Dish; need to know calories for this delicious treat

Based on Texas Pete Smoked Sausage and spicy cheese Grits but without the sausage and with the Hot sauce subbed out for Sriracha.

Variations:
For Vegetarian, use vegetable broth. You could sub out the milk for a non dairy option if you prefer. You just need enough liquid. You could put a cooked egg on top for more protein. You could add up to 4 tbsp of sriracha if you like it very spicy.

Use a little less liquid for thicker grits if you want, or more liquid for thinner grits.

I adapted a combination of cauliflower grits recipes.

Copycat recipe of WalkOns Voodoo Shrimp