Confession

Beabs

I don't know what grits are.

staycee

I've only tried them once when I was in VA.     Sorta like cream of wheat.

crownedbee

Shameful.

armandos_girl

You're not missing much.  Think cream of wheat, but with more texture.

Jessis62781

Nor do I Beabs.  And I have no intention of ever finding out.

robinsokj

I think breakfast grits are disgusting, especially the instant version.  I like cheesy grits with dinner if they are made properly

boxermama24

Grits are every bit as delicious with some cheddar cheese mixed in as polenta is served with a good bolognese sauce. 

Grits = Polenta, just served differently.

I grew up on polenta coming from Napa Valley, California and growing up in a big Italian family.  Now I live in Georgia and lurve me some grits.

buckin

OMG! They are NOTHING like Cream of WHEAT! They ARE CORN. And you can make them sweet, savory, cheesy, put them with shrimp or chicken, make them into casseroles, etc.

BEST thing EVER! Especially with cheesy garlicy goodness.

boxermama24

buckin:

OMG! They are NOTHING like Cream of WHEAT! They ARE CORN. And you can make them sweet, savory, cheesy, put them with shrimp or chicken, make them into casseroles, etc.

BEST thing EVER! Especially with cheesy garlicy goodness.

Thank you. 

staycee

cream of wheat was the closest I can compare them to.

they aren't cream of wheat.  I LOVE cream of wheat, but HATED grits.

Beabs

I think cream of wheat is pretty nasty, but I do love my cheese and garlic, so I'd be willing to give them a try if I could do it that way.

Can you even buy grits in WI?

aerotigergirl

OK, I love grits. Though I only like them with butter and salt and pepper. My dad puts sugar and butter in his and I find that disgusting. I love grits for breakfast with eggs. Yummy.

crownedbee

Beabs:

I think cream of wheat is pretty nasty, but I do love my cheese and garlic, so I'd be willing to give them a try if I could do it that way.

Can you even buy grits in WI?

Check on the breakfast aisle with the cream of wheat and oatmeal.

Then make this. Trust.

Jessis62781

Am I the only one having My Cousin Vinny flashbacks right now?

boxermama24

It's definitely possible that I've used bacon as a utensil to hold my grits while they make their journey to my mouth.

buckin

boxermama24:

It's definitely possible that I've used bacon as a utensil to hold my grits while they make their journey to my mouth.

and for that alone, I love you. (and I've done this too).

leslie13510

boxermama24:

It's definitely possible that I've used bacon as a utensil to hold my grits while they make their journey to my mouth.

This a perfectly acceptable way to eat grits!  Mmmmm.  Now I want to make some.

 

kittybits21

boxermama24:

It's definitely possible that I've used bacon as a utensil to hold my grits while they make their journey to my mouth.

::wipes drool from keyboard::

Beabs

crownedbee:

Beabs:

I think cream of wheat is pretty nasty, but I do love my cheese and garlic, so I'd be willing to give them a try if I could do it that way.

Can you even buy grits in WI?

Check on the breakfast aisle with the cream of wheat and oatmeal.

Then make this. Trust.

Why on Earth would that website be blocked from work? I'll check it when I get home.

crownedbee

Beabs:

Why on Earth would that website be blocked from work? I'll check it when I get home.

It's buckin's blog...they probably blocked blogspot.

But I made that last week for DH and he basically nagged me until I made more this week.  He hates grits.

kate930

As a bit of a grits snob, I feel as if I should jump in. (Better late than never.) My family actually owned a grit mill, so I grew up with grits multiple meals of the day.

Most people who hate grits, have never had them prepared correctly. Cafeteria grits are horrible. They are usually made with water and no salt. We make grits with cream (usually half and half) and lots and lots of salt. Then add pepper and butter and you have the most unhealthy, wonderful goodness.

For dinner you can make them the same way, except for all the extra butter, use garlic.

I also only use stone ground grits, which get way creamier. This is hard to find outside of the south, so you can use the Quick Grits in the grocery store. (Not the instant!)

I have never personally had grits sweet in any way, and find that repulsive. Maybe it's a regional thing.  

ETA: Though I posted a novella, I am in no way associated with all the Texas crazies. I am merely passionate.  

Dr.BeepersWife

buckin:

OMG! They are NOTHING like Cream of WHEAT! They ARE CORN. And you can make them sweet, savory, cheesy, put them with shrimp or chicken, make them into casseroles, etc.

BEST thing EVER! Especially with cheesy garlicy goodness.

This, Shrimp and Grits are the BEST.