Grits waffles

Stone ground corn grits mixed with cheese and crumbled bacon, spread in a pan to form overnight and get pan fried the next morning served with maple syrup.

Corn grits have long been a southern staple and Grits Waffles are a new (old!) way to eat them for breakfast. This vintage recipe uses leftover prepared grits in buttermilk waffle batter. The combination yields a waffle with a crisp exterior and sweet corn flavor inside. If you don’t have leftover grits, the shortest distance between you and Grits Waffles is with quick cooking grits. Five minutes is all the time it takes to stir up a creamy potful. Just be sure to let them cool to room…

Grits fritters are a delicious bite sized way to enjoy the Southern breakfast classic. Creamy and cheesy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, this recipe is full of big flavor and a delicious way to use up your breakfast leftovers.

Makes 5

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

In the second post of a series based on Laura Shapiro's nonfiction book What She Ate, learn about English caterer Rosa Lewis, with a recipe inspired by her.

Corn grits have long been a southern staple and Grits Waffles are a new (old!) way to eat them for breakfast. This vintage recipe uses leftover prepared grits in buttermilk waffle batter.

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No matter the time of day, you can't go wrong with these recipes with grits. From breakfast bowls to casserole to grit cakes, get ready to enjoy a taste of the south.

Creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Don't knock 'em 'til you try 'em!