Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinner 17 Southern Grits Recipes That'll Stand the Test of Time By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Iain Bagwell 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. There are so many interesting and delicious ways to enjoy grits that go beyond breakfast. Not convinced? Give our Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms a try. Complete with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and flavorful pulled pork, this recipe is entrée-level worthy all on its own. If you're looking for a grits dish on the lighter side, we suggest our Goat Cheese-and-Spring Onion Grits Soufflés. They boast a light, airy texture and make a lovely dinner party appetizer, particularly when spring onions are in season. For a modern twist on a classic dish, give Deviled Grits a try. Bacon, orange juice, and brown sugar make this dish completely irresistible; we guarantee the first time you make it won't be the last. Sift through this list of grits recipes and select the one that sounds best to you. 01 of 17 Deviled Grits Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Erin Merhar Recipe: Deviled Grits Orange juice, grits, and bacon come together for the ultimate everything-bite in this tasty breakfast recipe. 02 of 17 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Whip out this scrumptious, make-ahead recipe when you're in a pinch for time. 03 of 17 Goat Cheese-and-Spring Onion Grits Soufflés Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Goat Cheese-and-Spring Onion Grits Soufflés Don't let the word "soufflé" scare you. This elegant recipe is actually quite easy to pull off. 04 of 17 Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits Let your slow-cooker do the work in this buttermilk-infused grits recipe. 05 of 17 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole Make this family-style dish in under an hour for a quick and easy weeknight meal. 06 of 17 Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata Serve this grits frittata for any meal of the day for a dish the whole family is sure to love. 07 of 17 Heirloom Red Corn Grits Southern Living Recipe: Heirloom Red Corn Grits Simplicity is key in this heirloom grits recipe. Just a bit of cheese, salt, and butter create a tasty dish that's sure to keep you coming back for more. 08 of 17 Southern Shrimp and Grits Southern Living Recipe: Southern Shrimp and Grits This traditional shrimp and grits recipe is quick and easy. It's a classic choice for a delicious weeknight meal. 09 of 17 Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms 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. 10 of 17 Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and Shrimp Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and Shrimp Add a little Southern flair to your shrimp n' grits with some country ham. 11 of 17 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole The key to this delicious brunch dish is in the smoked sausage. Salt, thyme, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese give depth to the casserole's savory flavor. 12 of 17 Cheesy Grits Soufflé Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Grits Soufflé Turn a classic Southern dish into a light, fluffy soufflé for the ultimate holiday brunch. 13 of 17 Creamy Parmesan Grits Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Grits Parmesan cheese is the shining star in this elegant yet simple grits recipe. 14 of 17 Grits Dressing Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Grits Dressing Trade in your cornbread dressing for grits dressing this Thanksgiving. This mouthwatering recipe pairs perfectly with pork roast, baked chicken, or beef tenderloin. 15 of 17 Creamed-Corn Grits Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Creamed-Corn Grits This recipe is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the summer season, but it'd be just as good on your Thanksgiving table. 16 of 17 Cheesy Baked Grits with Blue Hokkaido Squash and Bacon Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Recipe: Cheesy Baked Grits with Blue Hokkaido Squash and Bacon This recipe celebrates a lesser-known variety of squash, Blue Hokkaido. 17 of 17 Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Iain Bagwell Recipe: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits This classic entrée makes the most of flavorful shrimp and rich, cheesy grits. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit