What Are Grits? I Can Answer That
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
January 19, 2020 5:48pm CST
I have eaten grits my entire life. It is usually a southern tradition. But many from all over the country know what grits are. I am having them for dinner tonight.
I add butter and a little cheese to mine, sometimes sprinkle bacon on the top. Sometimes I make biscuits to go along with them, other times fried eggs. You can fix them different ways. Also shrimp and grits are good.
When I talk about grits, many will ask what they are. So I am providing a link for you to read about them. They are made from ground corn.
Anyone have plans for dinner?
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33 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Jan 20
I never heard of grits before meeting my husband. Lol.
I just made them for my kids earlier with cheese and butter-I do not eat them as I don't like a sandy texture.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Jan 20
@CarolDM My family does too and thinks I'm silly for not liking them. It's okay!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 20
@LovingMyBabies I love them and could eat them every day.
@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
20 Jan 20
I love grits and can't wait to have some again. I haven't had any since July. I will allow myself to have some soon. I've been eating very low carb.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
20 Jan 20
@CarolDM yes, I grew up eating them.
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jan 20
I had shrimp and grits for lunch yesterday! I love grits, and as a Southern boy, I was raised on them.
Funny story. One time I was in Minnesota, and I went to Denny's for breakfast. I always get the Grand Slam from Denny's anytime I go there. Anyway, as I placed my order, I asked for a side of grits with extra butter. The waitress looked at me and said, "What the hell is a grit?" I laughed so hard! She had no idea, being from up north and all.
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jan 20
@CarolDM Shrimp and grits is one of my favorites. We have this local restaurant that specializes in New Orleans cajun recipes, and they have the most amazing shrimp and grits. It's close by my office at work, so I'll go there often for lunch.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jan 20
@moffittjc Love all of those New Orleans dishes, except the spicy ones.
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@andriaperry (117130)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jan 20
I love them but its been a while since I had any
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jan 20
@CarolDM I'm glad you weren't offended. That's okay, I don't like cream of wheat either. Though I can tolerate it with a lot of maple syrup in it. Now, it along with all other grain cereals are off my diet. Works for me. Though I do love oatmeal, so that's a bummer.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
20 Jan 20
The word "grits" just sounds so gross to me haha I never had them before but I am sure they are fine.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
21 Jan 20
@CarolDM Oh I won't, I just don't like the name haha doesn't mean I won't try them if I am given a chance!
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@thelme55 (77168)
• Germany
20 Jan 20
When I was in the Philippines last year, I bought a ground corn when I saw it in the market. It reminded me of my childhood that my mother cooked porridge out of it. I cooked it like the way I cooked rice and it was filling to my tummy. I didn't know it is called grits. I will check out if we have that here in the supermarket. I would love to eat it too. Thanks for the ideas on how to make it.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
20 Jan 20
I had grits when I was down in Florida. Had bean and macaroni soup.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Jan 20
@CarolDM my favorite way is grits with a runny fried egg on them!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 20
@DocAndersen Oh yeah me too. I grew up on that meal. Fresh eggs from the henhouse.
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@Deepizzaguy (103967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jan 20
My dinner tonight is rice with hot dogs.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jan 20
I had pork from the crock pot.
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