Savory grits-style side dish
Savory grits-style side dish is a creamy, comforting staple made from ground corn (hominy) cooked in liquid, often enriched with butter, cheese, or meat drippings. It is a hallmark of Southern U.S. cuisine, particularly associated with the Lowcountry of South Carolina and coastal Georgia. The dish is typically served as a hearty base for shrimp, sausage, or stewed meats.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates for energy, with moderate fat content depending on preparation (especially if made with cheese or butter). It provides essential minerals like iron and B vitamins from the corn, and a typical serving ranges from 200 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Grits are a direct culinary descendant of hominy, a Native American staple where corn is treated with an alkali (nixtamalization) to unlock nutrients like niacin. Culturally, they represent a fusion of Indigenous, African, and European cooking traditions in the American South.
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