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YELLOW GRITS WITH STEAMED SAUSAGE | BAHAMIAN COOKING

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Yellow Grits with Steamed Sausage

Cultural Context

Originating from the southern United States, grits are a staple made from ground corn, often served as a breakfast dish. In the Bahamas, this dish reflects the local love for hearty meals, combining creamy grits with flavorful sausage. Today, variations abound, with different types of sausage and toppings being used across the Caribbean and beyond.

BahamasBSmain
35 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 pot spoons grits
4 cups water
Sausage (cut into half circles)
1 pot spoon corn oil (for frying)
1/2 medium onion
1 celery stalk
1 large garlic clove
1 tbsp thyme
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp browning (optional)
1 cup water
1 tsp red pepper flakes

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Bring water to a boil in a pot.

2

Add salt and yellow corn grits to boiling water.

3

Stir grits and reduce heat to low.

4

Cook grits until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20-25 minutes.

5

In a separate pot, steam the smoked sausage until heated through, about 10 minutes.

6

Once grits are cooked, stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

7

Season grits with black pepper to taste.

8

Slice steamed sausage into rounds.

9

Serve grits topped with sausage slices and garnish with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

steamingboiling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Grits and SausageSteamed Sausage Grits

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