Grits Bowls are a comforting Southern breakfast favorite that can be customized to suit any taste. This recipe includes both savory cheese grits and sweet grits, served with fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and crispy fried fish for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Grits Base
1 cup stone-ground grits
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
For the Cheese Grits Bowl
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sweet Grits Bowl
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup whole milk
For the Scrambled Eggs
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sausage Patties
1 pound breakfast sausage
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Fried Fish
4 fish fillets (whiting, catfish, or cod)
1 cup cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
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