Keep your grits fresh and flavorful with these storage tips.

My mom always made a little more than we'd eat, and instead of saving the leftovers in a Tupperware, she'd pour them into short plastic tumblers, cover them with cellophane wrap, and refrigerate them.

But of course, if you want to have grits with just a pat of butter that’s fine, too, she says. If you have leftover grits, she says, chill and then cut them into squares. Finally, pan-fry the grit ...

White bowl of grits topped with nuts and cheese - From_my_point_of_view/Getty Images If you're not from the South, then you may not be very familiar with grits — that affordable breakfast staple ...