Do grits have to be refrigerated?

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1. Do grits have to be refrigerated?
2. Do cooked grits freeze well?
3. How long do cooked grits last?
4. Can you eat leftover grits?
5. Can you eat grits cold?
6. What can thicken grits?
7. Can you use milk in instant grits?
8. Can you substitute cornmeal for grits?
9. Are grits the same as porridge?

Do grits have to be refrigerated?

Prepared grits should be stored in your refrigerator below 40°F immediately after use. Prepared grits should be stored in air-tight containers that help keep out moisture and other contaminants.

Do cooked grits freeze well?

Many cooked grits dishes can be frozen for a filling side or main dish. Cheesy grits and other savory combinations such as shrimp and cheese grits freeze particularly well. ... Cover the dish with foil and allow to cool before labeling and freezing. Store cooked grits dishes for up to 1 month for the best quality.

How long do cooked grits last?

5 to 7 days

Can you eat leftover grits?

You can! Especially the savory variants, such as cheesy grits or shrimp grits, are known to freeze quite well. Grab a cooking pan, spray it with non-stick cooking spray, and spread the cooked grits into the pan, then top it with cheese.

Can you eat grits cold?

Porridge and Grits Are Tasty Hot or Cold.

What can thicken grits?

The best way to thicken grits that are too watery after cooking, is to simply let them cook longer. If you are short on time, adding a beaten egg will thicken them up in no time. You can even strain out excess water using a coffee filter and fine mesh strainer.

Can you use milk in instant grits?

The simplest way to prepare grits is to boil them in water, but they can also be infused with extra flavor by cooking them in broth or stock. For creamy grits, cook them in milk or half milk half water. Once grits are cooked, they are usually mixed with butter, but the variations are endless!

Can you substitute cornmeal for grits?

Can you substitute cornmeal for grits? While grits and cornmeal can be substituted for each other, cornmeal is considerably finer and will give you a dish with a much smoother texture than grits.

Are grits the same as porridge?

Grits is similar to polenta. ... Was alludeing more to the fact that "grit" is made from ground corn as the grain involved while "porridge" is a more general catch all term used to describe a wider variety of grains,especially oatmeal and rice which is cooked into a soupy mash.