While stone ground grits are tasty with just a pat of butter, using them for shrimp and grits turns the dry ingredient into a satisfying meal. The best part? We tapped a Southern superstar chef Carla ...

It was at the home of cookbook author and the OG southern food expert ... I start with coarse-ground grits. I prefer local white or speckled stone-ground grits but as long as they aren’t ...

Once it comes to a boil, slowly add the stone ground grits while constantly ... Cook for 25 minutes or until grits are nice and creamy. Remove from heat, add pepper, salt, butter, cheese, and ...

Serve immediately. Cooking Tip: If using stone-ground grits, be sure to follow the package directions as they may call for a different amount of water and a longer cooking time. Recipe courtesy of ...