Grits

[Scylax]

Our American friends eat 'grits' for breakfast.
What exactly are 'grits' ?

[Davethedog]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grits

[jack daniels]

we tried grits aka hominy when we went to the states and it's one of those things that you either like or hate.
We had it with salt & pepper and melted butter - it reminded me of scrambled eggs (I liked it)

[Clanad]

A couple of pedantic responses... grits are typically a southern U.S. dish, but even in that part of the country the taste for grits is dying out... due in large part to their tastelessness. They require a lot of butter or other additions to make them palatable.
Secondly, grits are quite disctinct from hominy... grits are simply rather coarsely ground corn whereas hominy (either white or yellow) is preserved whole corn kernels with the outer shell removed through a bath usually made with wood ashes. One can either home can it or it can be purchased in cans. It, too, is an acquired taste originating in the South...

[spudqueen]

I had cheesy grits in Kentucky, and I can't say I was impressed - the only thing I could taste was cheese - gritty cheese!

[jen78]

Grits were always an option in the diner where we used to go for breakfast in New York though I was never brave enough to try them though.

I was always amazed at the portions.

Asked for an omelette and got a massive plate of folded omelette and half a plate of fried potatoes.

Certainly keeps you going for the day :)

[USALady]

I am southern born American and I can tell you grits are a staple in the southern US that we don't want to be without. It is corn ground very fine. It is cooked on top of the stove with water to a thick consistency. Top with butter, salt and pepper. It does take a good bit of salt and pepper but worth every bite! To us, there is nothing better than a plate of eggs over easy, grits and bacon for breakfast! I promise :)