Grits with fried egg and hot sauce

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Grits with a fried egg and hot sauce is a comforting and iconic Southern American breakfast dish. It consists of creamy, slow-cooked corn grits topped with a fried egg and a generous dash of hot sauce, combining hearty, savory, and spicy flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the grits, protein from the egg, and fat from the cooking process. A typical serving provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 400-500 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Folate	45 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Potassium	350 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) of grits with one large fried egg and 1 tsp hot sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a staple of Southern U.S. cuisine, often associated with comfort food and hospitality. Nutritionally, the combination of corn (a whole grain) and egg creates a complete protein profile, making it a satisfying and energy-dense start to the day.