For me, though, grits’ superiority over oatmeal is all about the flavor. The ground-up corn is mild and serves as a blank canvas for whatever other ingredients you like to put on top, but it has ...

Like grits, oatmeal comes in lightly processed versions, such as steel-cut oats, and much more processed versions, including instant oatmeals loaded with sugar.

Find even more recipes for grits, oatmeal, polenta and more in our Recipe Finder. Kale and Black-Eyed Peas with Smoky Grits. Return to menu. Kale takes the place of collards in this grits dish.

For some people, grits are a pantry staple. Made from ground corn, they’re a super versatile food. For example, mixed with sugar and fruit, grits can be a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Or ...

Eat Voraciously Mushrooms, spinach and cheese take this oatmeal in a savory direction. Inspired by a main-course porridge dish at Oyster Oyster, this bowl of oats can be breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Grits are a beloved staple in many Southerners’ diets, a quintessential grain rivaled only by rice. But some say that they don’t have any defining taste, or that their texture is clumpy or ...