Bowl Of Grits at Waffle House – Price, Calories, & Allergens

Bowl of Grits

Price: US$3.15 / Calories: 90

Looking for a southern-style comfortable side meal to add a creamy texture to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Bowl of Grits at Waffle House is the best option to offer a creamy touch to your food to make it fully satisfying. Waffle House offers this side dish for just $3.15 with a delicious pack of 90 calories. You’re not bound to choose a fixed size of grits bowl but you can select either a small or large bowl according to your hunger or dietary needs. 

When it’s paired with other breakfast, lunch, or dinner options, especially Sandwiches and Texas, it enhances not only overall flavor but also neutralizes the pain of spicy food items. But you must be aware of its nutritional value, allergens, and glutens to make it satisfy not only for taste buds but also your health. That’s why I have an in-depth look at this article to know everything about this menu.

Nutritional Information

NutrientsValuePercentage
Total Fat2.5 g3%
Saturated Fat0.50 g3%
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium300 mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate16 g6%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0.00 g
Protein1 g

Source of Calories

  • Fat: 4%
  • Carbohydrates: 71%
  • Protein: 25%
bowl of grits calories breakdown

Calories Burn Time

  • Quick walking: Roughly 25.2 minutes
  • Jogging: About 10.3 minutes
  • Biking: Around 13.9 minutes
  • Swimming: Approximately 7.7 minutes
  • Dancing: About 10.3 minutes
  • Hiking: Approximately 10.3 minutes
  • Weightlifting: About 12.9 minutes
  • Rowing: Around 13.9 minutes
  • Elliptical training: Estimated 11.3 minutes
  • Aerobics: Approximately 11.3 minutes
  • Tennis: Around 13.9 minutes

Allergen & Gluten Information

Based on the ingredients in a customized Waffle House Grits bowl and after analyzing waffle house food allergens documents we derived the following results:

IngredientsContainsPotential AllergensGluten Information
GritsYesNoneGrits are made from corn and are naturally gluten-free. However, Waffle House uses Quaker grits, which may contain gluten due to cross-contamination during processing. 
Scrambled EggsYesEggs, SoyNaturally gluten-free.
American CheeseYesMilk, SoyNaturally gluten-free.
BaconOptionalNoneNaturally gluten-free.
SausageOptionalNoneNaturally gluten-free.
HamOptionalNoneNaturally gluten-free.

How to Make a Bowl of Grits Similar to Waffle House?

If you want to enjoy the same bowl of grits at your home similar to that you’ve tried at Waffle House you can make it by follow the following instructions:

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup of grits
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 dashes of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 slices of American cheese
  • 2 sausage patties
  • 2 strips of bacon (any type you prefer)

Instructions

  • Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it turns crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Using the same skillet, proceed to cook the sausage patties until browned and fully heated and set them also aside.
  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
  • Add 2 dashes of salt to the boiling water.
  • Slowly stir in 1/4 cup of grits.
  • Lower the heat to medium and allow the grits to simmer for 3-5 minutes and give it an occasional stir.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter once the grits are cooked.
  • Break 2 eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
  • Melt a bit of butter in a separate skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and gently nudge the edges toward the center as they cook.
  • When the eggs are nearly done, add 2 slices of American cheese and let them melt.
  • Slice the cooked bacon and sausage into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, begin with a layer of cooked grits.
  • Top the grits with scrambled eggs and melted cheese.
  • Evenly distribute the bacon and sausage pieces over the eggs and grits.
  • Serve immediately while hot.

Our Reviews 

During a recent visit to Waffle House, we got the pleasure of trying their Bowl of Grits, and it exceeded our expectations because it provides a wholesome experience that is both affordable and healthy .The bowl’s simplicity offers versatility because we can fully customize it and can skip ingredients having allergens or can reduce their quantity.

Overall, Waffle House’s Bowl of Grits is a delightful option and is highly recommended by our team. It captures the essence of Southern cuisine in a warm and wholesome dish that will undoubtedly become a favorite for many. You can also check Waffle House Lunch & Dinner Menu With Prices from this website.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bowl of Grits contains only 90 calories.

Yes, Waffle House serves the Bowl of Grits all day that’s why it’s a perfect choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Yes, you can enjoy the grits plain or with a touch of butter, and you can add other toppings like scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and sausage.