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Anytime Grits Recipes

October 15, 2009
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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
This favorite Southern food isn't just for breakfast! Add grits to your menu with our Cheddar cheese grits, shrimp and grits, and grits-bar ideas.
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Make These Delicious Grit-Based Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

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Spiced Pumpkin Grits

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Grits Add a little fall flavor to your grits with canned pumpkin and spiced pecans.

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Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

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Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

We topped creamy grits and greens with pulled pork and garlicky sautéed mushrooms.

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Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Chicken Chili Pot Pie RecipeThe poblano chiles and butternut squash are topped with puffed, cheesy grits. You can make this as individual servings or in a 3-quart baking dish.

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Bacon-and-Chive Grit Fries with Smoky Hot Ketchup

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Bacon-and-Chive Grit Fries with Smoky Hot KetchupThese grit fries are a little bit like cheese sticks, but with a Southern twist.

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

"My mom made shrimp and grits way before it became such an overwhlmingly popular dish. Here, it's made her way but I added a bright, herbaceous salsa verde, which I learned from my days at Gramercy Tavern." - Chef John Hall

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Waffled Grits

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Waffled Bacon & Cheddar Grits
Recipe: Waffled Jalapeño & Monterey Jack Cheese Grits
Recipe: Waffled Gruyère & Ham Grits

Reserve a handful of the stir-in ingredients for a colorful garnish.

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Caramelized Onion and Pancetta Grits

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Caramelized Onion and Pancetta GritsPancetta is an Italian meat similar to bacon. You definitely don't want to miss it.

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White Cheddar Grits Ft Louise

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Recipe: White Cheddar Chipotle Grits

These grits, made with cream and pureed chipotle peppers, are flavorful and – contrary to their name – not gritty at all. The trick? Use cream instead of water.

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Shrimp 'n' Grits Pie

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Recipe: Shrimp 'n' Grits Pie

Use a whisk to beat the eggs vigorously and your grits pie will have a light and airy texture.

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Grits Cakes with Poached Eggs and Country Gravy

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Recipe: Grits Cakes with Poached Eggs and Country Gravy

Trim away uneven edges for a clean look. Use a paring knife, round cookie cutter, or pizza wheel.

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Buttermilk Grits with Pear-Granola

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Buttermilk Grits with Pear-Granola Make yourself a sweet little snack with this pear-granola topped recipe.

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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

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Recipe: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

Spread cheese to the edge of the warm, bacony grits "crust" to prevent any custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes.

Watch: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

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Smoked Gouda and Andouille Grits

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Smoked Gouda and Andouille GritsMake your grits a little more Cajun with Andouille sausage and rich smoked Gouda.

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Perfect Pot of Grits

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Recipe: Perfect Pot of Grits

Perfect grits begin with good grits. Use stone-ground varieties to deliver the best flavor and texture. As for the method, we cover grits as they simmer, a revelatory technique that cuts the cook time in half. Follow this recipe to cook grits like a pro.

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Creamy Parmesan Grits

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Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Grits

Look for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which adds nutty flavor and an earthy depth to the grits.

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Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and Shrimp

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and ShrimpAdd a little more Southern to your shrimp n' grits with some country ham.

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Summer Corn Grits

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Recipe: Summer Corn Grits

Scrape the milky liquid from the corncobs, and add it with the kernels for extra summery flavor.

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Cheese Grits and Roasted Tomatoes

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Recipe: Cheese Grits and Roasted Tomatoes

Make a double batch of the versatile Roasted Tomatoes, and pair the juicy gems with a cheese tray, salad, or grilled meat.

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Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Blackberry-Yogurt GritsWhether you start your day off with this recipe or turn to it for a snack, you will be happy you made it.

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Sausage-and-Grits Quiche

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Recipe: Sausage-and-Grits QuicheThaw food in the refrigerator. The science behind a slow, even thaw preserves flavor and texture.Impress your brunch company with this clever, simple spin on a traditional quiche.

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Hatch Chile Grits Breakfast Bowl

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Hatch Chile Grits Breakfast BowlThese creamy grits are topped with a fried egg, making it a perfect way to start the day.

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Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

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Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust character and rich beef-bourguignon flavor as the meat transforms in the slow cooker. Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits.

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Cheesy Grits Soufflé

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Recipe: Cheesy Grits Soufflé

Turn a classic Southern dish into a light, fluffy soufflé for the ultimate holiday brunch.

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Gumbo Gravy over Stone-ground Grits

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Recipe: Gumbo Gravy over Stone-ground Grits

Browned flour makes a low-fat gravy, while the slow cooker creates the creamiest grits without cheese or butter. And with a light gravy, you can indulge in andouille sausage.

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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Grits

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Recipe: Roasted Tomato and Garlic Grits This tomato and garlic recipe is topped with feta cheese.

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Grits Breakfast Bowl

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Recipe: Grits Breakfast Bowl

Grits, bacon, cheese and milk combine to create this satisfying meal. Enjoy this protein-packed breakfast with a bowl of fresh fruit and a glass of milk for a healthy start to your day.

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Sausage, Pepper, and Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Sausage, Pepper, and Grits Casserole

We took a cue from shepherd's pie and used grits (in lieu of mashed potatoes) to seal in the flavor of juicy sausage in an ever-so-sweet sauce.

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Mini Grits and Greens Appetizer

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Recipe: Mini Grits and Greens

Warm ceramic soup spoons in a 200° oven for 10 minutes before assembling.
Tasting spoons: assorted variety online and in stores; worldmarket.com

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Grits Crostini with Caramelized Apples and Onions