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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Recipe

This make-ahead recipe is ideal for a brunch or holiday breakfast.

Burrito Bowls Recipe

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Charred corn, seasoned black beans, creamy avocado, tangy pico de gallo, cilantro-lime rice—every bite of this burrito in a bowl is a delicious surprise.

Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Learn how to make Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole. MyRecipes has 70,000+ tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook.

Perfect Pot of Grits Recipe

Every Southern cook should perfect the art of making grits.

Creamy Rice with Scallops Recipe

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This recipe is impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight.

Creamed-Corn Grits

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Rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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Plus, it's ready in under an hour.

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice Recipe

In less than thirty minutes, your family can enjoy shrimp, rice, and flavorful vegetables with this quick and easy sheet pan supper recipe.

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Fix a lighter, brighter skillet supper in under 30 minutes.

Browned-Butter Farro Recipe

Farro is an ancient form of wheat that has seen a resurgence in recent years. Here we toast cooked farro in a bit of browned butter for a surprisingly delicious side.

Toasted Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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If you're the type of cook who likes to keep the family cookie jar full of homemade treats, this cookie recipe is worth bookmarking.

Sea Island Crab Fried Rice Recipe

This recipe is a take on crab rice, a popular dish found throughout the Lowcountry and Sea Islands, particularly in Gullah Geechie communities.

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Inspiration and Ideas

Sensational Summer Recipes That'll Make Feeding a Crowd a Breeze

Consider these your summertime saviors.

Southern Grits Recipes That'll Stand the Test of Time

This favorite Southern food isn't just for breakfast.

24 One-Pot Meals for Rice Lovers

No-Bake Granola Bars Recipe

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Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars Recipe

Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

Israeli Couscous and Shrimp Recipe

Thanks to two quick-cooking ingredients—couscous and shrimp—this tasty skillet supper comes together in no time at all.

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits Recipe

You'd never guess that this sophisticated dish was made in a slow-cooker.

21 Delicious Rice Side Dishes to Make Tonight

Saving dinnertime, one pot of rice at a time.

18 Rice Bake Recipes We Are Loving

Simple and easy—these are your new go-tos.

Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad Recipe

This filling vegetarian dish comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice Recipe

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These collards have gotten the Creole touch with a little dirty rice.

Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms Recipe

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This dish is best served family style.

Heirloom Red Corn Grits

The trick to mastering this heirloom grits recipe is in how finely you grind the corn.

40 Easy Breakfast Recipes Made for Summer Entertaining

Cancel those brunch reservations.

Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and Shrimp Recipe

These savory grits make your classic shrimp & grits even better with some country ham.

Parmesan Grits

Serve Edouardo Jordan's Parmesan Grits with JuneBaby Fried Catfish and Grits.

Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce

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You can substitute your favorite hearty winter greens, but don't skip the hot and tangy sauce—it makes the dish.

Jasmine Smith's Rice and Beans

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This unexpected Thanksgiving side-dish is full of flavor.

Grit Cakes with Pork Grillades

Are grit cakes better than layer cakes? Maybe!

Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes

Stovetop success, every time.

Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice) Recipe

This 15-minute side dish will brighten up any plate.

Goat Cheese-and-Spring Onion Grits Soufflés

Step up your brunch game with fancy, yet simple soufflés.

Basil Fried Rice Recipe

This aromatic fried rice gets a double dose of basil.

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Our Pumpkin Spice Granola will satisfy your cravings for autumn no matter the time of year.

Herbed Wild Rice Dressing Recipe

Wild rice, apples, and walnuts combine to make a wild rice stuffing full of flavor and crunch.

Sweet Tea Rice Recipe

We found a way to Southern-up plain rice, and no surprise—it's delicious.

Ginger and Collard Green Fried Rice

Chef Todd Richards adds some soul food flavor to classic ginger fried rice by using collard greens.

Spoon Bread with Mushrooms and Herbs

Make spoon bread the star of the show.

20 Delicious Recipes With Whole Grains

We've got grains for dinner.

30 Times Rice Saved Us From A Boring Meal

In the South, rice is the grain that reigns.

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