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Type | Porridge |
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Main ingredients | Ground corn |
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Grits are a type of porridge made from coarsely ground dried maize or hominy. [1] Grits are cooked in warm salted water or milk. They are often served with flavorings[2] as a breakfast dish. Grits can be savory or sweet, with savory seasonings being more common. Grits are like other thick maize-based porridges from around the world, such as polenta and mieliepap. . Grits are often part of a dinner entrée shrimp and grits in the Southern United States .[2]