Grits — they're a Southern staple and a comfort food that's hard to top. The close cousin of the more upscale-branded polenta, grits are coarsely- or finely-ground dried corn that's been cooked ...

This softens the corn and gives grits their distinct flavor. The ground corn in grits is finer than polenta, leading to a creamier texture. Grits are commonly served for breakfast or as a side ...