What Is Corn grits and How Can I Use It?

Corn grits is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 6 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using corn grits

There are 6 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Crockpot Shrimp & Grits

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

Carolina Style Polenta

Carolina-style polenta made from corn grits cooked creamy and slow, enriched with butter and bouillon, then sliced, coated in cracker crumbs, and pan-fried until golden and crispy.

Garlic & Cheese Grits

Baked garlic cheese grits with sharp cheddar, fresh garlic, and a kiss of cayenne. A classic Southern brunch or side dish casserole that bakes up creamy inside with a golden burnished crust on top.

Rice/Corn Patties

Brown rice and corn grits patties bound with chickpea flour and egg, pan-fried or baked until golden. A simple vegetarian patty using leftover cooked grains.

Pan Yeast Rolls

I got this recipe from "TheSouthernLadyCooks.com" Here's a blurb from her website: "These rolls will melt in your mouth. I have made them for years and they are wonderful. My family looks forward to these rolls during the holidays. I think this recipe was on a box of grits years and years ago."

Crunchy Munchy Corn & Millet Bread

Crusty no-knead Dutch oven bread loaded with cornmeal, corn grits, millet, and whole wheat. An overnight rise builds deep flavor and a crackling, golden crust.

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