fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am interested in seeing how you like to eat your grits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheesy! My niece is a professional chef, and I love love love her Shrimp 'n Grits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheesy! My niece is a professional chef, and I love love love her Shrimp 'n Grits! see, shrimp and grits just sounds nasty to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I do not like them sam i am. I do not like them here or there! :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Oops. Double post. Edited October 25, 2012 by Tutor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 When I eat them at home (I prefer oatmeal, though) I eat them with brown sugar and milk. A friend of mine makes an amazing cheese grits casserole, and I could eat grits all day long if they were in that casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 butter and salt for both grits and rice I grew up in FL and we moved to NC when I was six. I was shocked to watch kids put sugar and milk on their rice during school lunch. I doubt they allow sugar bowls on the table now (could it really have been forty years ago?!). I wonder if they still serve pinto beans for lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountitallJoy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Copious amounts of butter & salt, typically. Once in awhile I'll splurge with some cheese ~ yum! I'm sorry, but no self-respecting Southerner EVER puts sugar on grits. It's just. not. done. :tongue_smilie: FairFarmHand, you really should try shrimp & grits ~ they are amazing when made properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheesy! My niece is a professional chef, and I love love love her Shrimp 'n Grits! Cheesy, too! Sometimes, with a fried egg on top, always with hot sauce. (I'm not Southern, though, and rarely sweeten anything.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Copious amounts of butter & salt, typically. Once in awhile I'll splurge with some cheese ~ yum! I'm sorry, but no self-respecting Southerner EVER puts sugar on grits. It's just. not. done. :tongue_smilie: FairFarmHand, you really should try shrimp & grits ~ they are amazing when made properly! hmmmm.... considering that I've spent my life in the South and so has both my family and my dh's family and we all eat sugar on grits....I'll just have to respectfully disagree. I am going to get a chance to try shrimp and grits this weekend. Our church is having a breakfast and someone will be making some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 At least butter & salt. We like them with cheese and a fried egg on top too. Displaced southerner here. ;) (Of course, I let my grits cook in the rice cooker while I sit on the couch and have my morning caffeine, so I'm sure some of my late southern relatives are rolling over in their graves!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountitallJoy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 hmmmm.... considering that I've spent my life in the South and so has both my family and my dh's family and we all eat sugar on grits....I'll just have to respectfully disagree. I am going to get a chance to try shrimp and grits this weekend. Our church is having a breakfast and someone will be making some. Well that's interesting! I'm a lifelong Southerner as well, as are all my people and I've NEVER seen anyone but non-southerners put sugar on their grits. I've lived in NC, SC and deep down in MS, and have never seen it. Must be a TN thing :tongue_smilie: (I love TN and WISH I lived there, but I still wouldn't put sugar on my grits ;)) Of course, I've also only ever seen shrimp & grits served as a dinner meal, not breakfast, so what do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I like them with butter and sugar. I like them with cheese and/or bacon. I've never eaten shrimp and grits, but I know it's popular in some areas. I make a baked cheese grits casserole that lots of people like, even people who had never eaten grits before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Copious amounts of butter & salt, typically. Once in awhile I'll splurge with some cheese ~ yum! I'm sorry, but no self-respecting Southerner EVER puts sugar on grits. It's just. not. done. :tongue_smilie: FairFarmHand, you really should try shrimp & grits ~ they are amazing when made properly! :iagree: Find yourself a proper Cajun restaurant and enjoy shrimp and grits. :D Also, I make my grits with about half milk (rice milk here) and water plus a little butter, a little salt and a sprinkle of cayenne. My kids can't even taste the cayenne, but they miss it when dh makes grits. The milk makes them creamier. When they're almost done, I stir in one egg per person to make it a meal. If I have some, I crumble on leftover bacon. yum. Bacon makes it all better. I grew up with grits as a side dish to fried eggs and bacon. Dump the grits on the fried eggs, crumble in the bacon, add salt and pepper and stir. I order the Bob's Red Mill grits by the case from Amazon because I can't buy decent grits in Colorado - everything here is quick cook or instant. I like slow, yellow grits. Of course, it is all just sweet memories for me because I'm allergic to corn so I just make grits for others these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I eat them with salt, butter and cheese OR with milk and sugar. If I'm doing milk and sugar though, I prefer Cream of Wheat to grits. I loathe shrimp and grits. Ack. My family all loves them and the thought just makes me shudder. FTR, my entire family is from the deep, deep south (I was born there, but did not grow up there) and they all put sugar and milk in their grits. Not all the time, it's usually butter or butter and cheese, but I can't think of a single one I've never seen do it. Maybe it's a regional southern thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I like them savory, but my kids like them sweet -- they add butter and maple syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm from MI, living in WI The one time I had standout grits, it was in Alabama - cheese grits made by a caterer. I need a good cheese grits recipe. How do yall buy your grits? Not instant I assume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well that's interesting! I'm a lifelong Southerner as well, as are all my people and I've NEVER seen anyone but non-southerners put sugar on their grits. I've lived in NC, SC and deep down in MS, and have never seen it. Must be a TN thing :tongue_smilie: (I love TN and WISH I lived there, but I still wouldn't put sugar on my grits ;)) Of course, I've also only ever seen shrimp & grits served as a dinner meal, not breakfast, so what do I know? Well, my dh's family and my parents are all from the same area, so that could be some of it. Our families or origin are from the North GA, Chattanooga TN area. But, yes, I've seen plenty of life-long Southerners add sugar to the grits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've only had grits a handful of times and it's been a while, but I want to say there were bacon bits in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Grits should be a savory dish, not a sweet one. :glare: In southeastern Virgnia/Outer Banks of NC, we put bacon drippings on our grits. Nomnomnom. Or soft-fried eggs with really runny yokes, all mushed up in the eggs. Nomnomnom. Never in my life did I see anyone in *my* part of the South put sugar on their grits. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I always get called a Yankee by my Southern husband because I love to take hot grits and sprinkle the top with sugar so it melts. He has made cheesy grits with shrimp and it is delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I spent half my life eating in GA, FL, SC, LA and NC. Never have I heard of people eating sweet grits until this poll. I'm not a big fan of grits generally. I will eat them savory or with cheese. I prefer cream of wheat or oatmeal. ETA: almost all seafood has to be separated from other foods on my plate. I don't eat fish stew, fish soup, fish casserole or fish salad. The only exception is tuna. That must be mixed with something in order for me to eat it. But not grits. Edited October 25, 2012 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet grits are a travesty. Butter and salt are not optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well that's interesting! I'm a lifelong Southerner as well, as are all my people and I've NEVER seen anyone but non-southerners put sugar on their grits. I've lived in NC, SC and deep down in MS, and have never seen it. Must be a TN thing :tongue_smilie: (I love TN and WISH I lived there, but I still wouldn't put sugar on my grits ;)) Of course, I've also only ever seen shrimp & grits served as a dinner meal, not breakfast, so what do I know? Nope. Not an overall TN thing. Must be a highly localized custom. I've never heard of sweet grits before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Another grits-loving Southerner who hasn't ever heard of people putting sugar on grits. I mean, I guess maybe I've heard of people doing a bit of syrup on their grits? But not normal people. Crazy people. Cheesy is the best way. And shrimp and grits is a low country classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I spent half my life eating in GA, FL, SC, LA and NC. Never have I heard of people eating sweet grits until this poll. I'll add in East Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi along with the states you listed. I've never seen a Southerner eat sweet grits. I love grits with butter and salt, cheese, and shrimp. The Flying Biscuit Cafe (a small regional chain) makes delicious grits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet grits are a travesty. Butter and salt are not optional. :iagree: I love mine cheesy, with lots of butter. Sometimes I bake 'em with butter, egg, green onion, and cheddar cheese. There's also this hand made chipotle cheddar cheese I buy at our health food store that is just awesome on grits...not traditional, but super yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I prefer them savory ... butter, cheese and bacon. But the idea of sweet grits doesn't gross me out, it just wasn't ever done anywhere I grew up (mostly LA, SC, VA ... we didn't have grits in RI). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheesy! My niece is a professional chef, and I love love love her Shrimp 'n Grits! :iagree::iagree::iagree: Great. Now I'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajag Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Salt, butter, and lots of black pepper here. Incidentally, I'm about to go cook some since you gave me a craving. The thought of sugar in my grits makes me kinda ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cheesy! My niece is a professional chef, and I love love love her Shrimp 'n Grits! I love cheesy grits with shrimp... I use this recipe from Top Chef, although I do not wrap the shrimp in bacon - too much work though I love bacon. The chipotle-tomato-butter sauce is amazing though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm sorry, but no self-respecting Southerner EVER puts sugar on grits. It's just. not. done. :iagree: Butter and salt or Cheese or Shrimp and grits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I was brought up eating them with sugar, but we don't do much breakfast with sugar now, and I make them with cheese and fried eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I don't get why sweet grits sounds so icky. People put sugar on oatmeal or cream of wheat. Grits strike me as something in that category so what's the problem? It just ain't right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 My family likes grits--but we are Southerners & only eat them buttered & salted, and usually with cheese. I also like to add (real) bacon bits. This Grits & Greens recipe is a HUGE favorite around here, and I get requests to bring it to covered dish dinners: Grits & Greens Casserole 1C. Half and Half + 1 C. water OR 2 C. milk 2 C. chicken broth 1 cup quick cooking grits 1 14 oz. can of greens (I use turnip greens.) 1/2 stick butter 1 C. cheese 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon salt & pepper to taste (Garlic salt is good!) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Combine half and half, broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in the grits, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring often. Add butter & cheese. Drain the greens and add to the mixture along with the red pepper flakes. Pour into a casserole dish and top with crumbled bacon. Bake in a 350 oven until bubbly (about 20 minutes). This makes enough to serve at least 10 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm sorry, but no self-respecting Southerner EVER puts sugar on grits. It's just. not. done. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm from MI, living in WI The one time I had standout grits, it was in Alabama - cheese grits made by a caterer. I need a good cheese grits recipe. How do yall buy your grits? Not instant I assume My dh eats instant grits, but I do NOT. I will buy the quick cooking kind, but the regular, long-cooking ones are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet grits are a travesty. Butter and salt are not optional. :iagree: Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I don't get why sweet grits sounds so icky. People put sugar on oatmeal or cream of wheat. Grits strike me as something in that category so what's the problem? they are not that different really. It's just that many people are brought up with them one way and can't imagine them any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 What are grits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think I ate grits once, maybe? I haven't eaten them enough to hate them or to have an opinion on seasonings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 What are grits? ground corn, coarser than cornmeal, cooked in water or milk to make them creamy like oatmeal or cream of wheat. It's just another form of porridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Butter and salt at a minimum. Ideally with a soft fried egg on the side to be mixed in as I eat them. If it's a restaurant and all fancy-like, I'll spring for cheesy grits but I'm not a fan of shrimp & grits. Drat. Why did I open this thread? Now I'm craving grits and there are NONE in sight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm thinking shrimp and grits for dinner. Can't get my mind off of 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet grits are a travesty. Butter and salt are not optional. :iagree: I'm from NC and until I married dh, I'd never heard of anyone adding sugar to grits. Since his dad is from Ohio, I assumed that explained this...idiosyncrasy of theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sweet grits are the only way to go. Salt, sugar, butter, water, grits--the essential ingredients for that sublime dish. :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Up here in Canada we don't eat out Grits, we vote for them. :D Grits is the nickname for the Liberal party. I was always confused as a child when I heard how the word was used by Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 We eat them for breakfast with butter and sugar or chocolate chips (yum!). I've never had them with cheese but that sounds good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well I've never been a grits fan, but I make polenta now and then. A big on the spicy side with herbs, then pour in a pan, chill, cut, and fry in BUTTER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamajo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've been in VA all my life. We always had oatmeal or cream of wheat. Started liking grits as an adult - Instant Butter Grits with added sugar. When I've had the "real" grits it is always more coarse than I prefer. Maybe I haven't had them cooked correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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