PANHANDLE GRITS

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What's more Southern than grits? My own version of a dish that is a house specialty at a restaurant in the Florida Panhandle. I've tweaked the original recipe, and I think this version is even better than the original! You can use either yellow or white grits, but the yellow ones make a more attractive presentation.

Provided by Aggie

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced
1 cup diced cooked ham
½ pound sliced bacon, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
3 cups chopped fresh tomato
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 cup yellow stone-ground grits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, ham and bacon; cook and stir until browned. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and garlic powder. Cook and stir until onion is tender. Pour in the water and season with Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Gradually stir in the grits, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Return the meat to the pot and stir in cheese. Heat through until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1691 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Grinning Studios
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These grits were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and delicious. I loved the addition of the cheese and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


RG GAMING
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These grits were delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Dhiraj khatri Dhirajkhatri
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These grits were amazing! They were so creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the grits, cheese, and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


Samrat Mondal
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I made these grits for breakfast and they were the perfect start to my day. They were creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Khenrab Jantsho
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These grits were delicious! The cheesy flavor was perfect and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Zuly Vazquez
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I tried this recipe and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Simone Sicignano
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These grits were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and delicious. I loved the addition of the cheese and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


Chris Boxall
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These grits were delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Hailey Medina
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These grits were amazing! They were so creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the grits, cheese, and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


Oliver William
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These grits were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and delicious. I loved the addition of the cheese and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


Monica Chiramba
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These grits were delicious! I made them for breakfast and they were the perfect start to my day. I loved the combination of the grits, cheese, and sausage. I will definitely be making these again.


Sushant Shrestha
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I usually add a little bit of chopped green onion for some extra color and flavor.


Serena Mcintyre
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These grits are the perfect comfort food! They're creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I loved the addition of the sausage and peppers. I will definitely be making these again.