Grit muffins

This morning I had a mad craving for Credo’s cheddar corn muffins *again*. Just this past week I picked up one right at 7 am, freshly pulled out of the oven because I couldn’t wait. Su…

Delicious cheesy grits made conveniently in muffin tins.

Grits Muffins Makes about 10

Easy Crispy Grit Cakes are a southern grits recipe baked until golden. Serve cheese grit cakes as an appetizer, with breakfast or dinner side dish!

I've mentioned previously how much I love grits, and this is a great way to use your leftovers. I used to dread the "recipes" my mom would come up with on her own when I was a kid, because in general they just weren't that good. (or so I believed at the time and refused to try them). But, this was one she came up with that I loved. Using the grits as part of the batter makes the muffins buttery and moist with a bit of texture and density that is surprisingly delicious. These are a great…

Delicious grits muffins filled with sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese that pack a whole lot of flavor in one little bite.

In one quart sauce pot bring water to rolling boil. Add butter and salt. Fold in grits and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until grits are tender stirring occasionally. When...

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

Delicious grits muffins filled with sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese that pack a whole lot of flavor in one little bite.

When I was a kid, I wouldn't eat grits. The name was just too weird for me; it conjured up visions of eating gritty dirt or sand. Back then, I didn't know that grits are just ground up hominy...which is just corn. "Grits" means coarsely-ground meal. You may not be familiar with grits. In the U.S., they are a Southern staple. Grits originated with Native Americans, and are similar to other thick, maize-based porridges from around the world such as polenta or farina. Most commonly thought of…