Comments on: Cheese Grits

By: Kellie

Kellie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:16:31 +0000

Still perusing your site! I make my grits almost the same way! A friend of mine recommended using milk for 1/3 of the liquid, and oh my! Very good! Just be sure to watch the pan & not let it boil over! I have never added a garlic powder…think I’ll try that tomorrow a.m.! Really enjoying your site!!

By: Lana

Lana — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:27:22 +0000

Hi Sadie – Sorry, but there’s really no substitute for grits. I think the closest thing would be polenta but it’s definitely not the same. Polenta is created by a different process than grits and the taste is quite different. If you really want to try grits, it’s pretty easy to order them online. Lots of vendors offer them.

By: sadie

sadie — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:12:56 +0000

This sounds interesting to me, though I don’t really have a clear idea what grits exactly are, seeing as I hail from the Great White North (aka. Canada). Which means I can’t, for the life of me, find a package of quick-cook (or instant, for that matter) grits in any store. So, my question is, what can I use instead? Or are grits one of those unique things that can’t actually be made without buying something labeled as ‘grits’?

By: JavelinWarrior

JavelinWarrior — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:24:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing this – I feel this may give me the confidence to order grits and attempt them. How have I not done this?!

By: mjskit

mjskit — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:53:37 +0000

Lana, Oh Yes – this is an tried but true recipe. Having spent the first 20 years of my life in Louisiana, this was a staple for breakfast. When I moved to the southwest I started adding chopped green chile. Now my husband even eats grits and LOVES THEM! -:)

By: marla

marla — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:49:03 +0000

Lana, we would love if you submitted this recipe & any two other side dishes to this week of the Get Grillin’ event that Cookin’ Canuck and I am hosting :)

By: Tracey

Tracey — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:47:43 +0000

Grits are, not is. No doubt about it. Nobody would eat one grit, so it’s always plural!! It’s kind of like ramen noodles. One wouldn’t eat just ONE noodle. Nope. One would eat the whole package of noodles. From what I understand, the noodles are a primary food group of college students. Just my opinion!!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:06:41 +0000

Your recipes are so similar to what I grew up eating———-I’m beginning to think we are related!!!

By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:59:48 +0000

So glad your husband enjoyed the cheese grits, Maria. They’re a staple around our house. A suggestion – if you like that recipe, try the Huevos and Grits here: http://www.lanascooking.com/2010/01/18/huevos-and-grits-yall/

By: maria

maria — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:11:27 +0000

I just made these for my husband and when he saw the recipe online he made sure to add this to my favorites folder!!!!!! Love it! simple recipe thats perfect!