Gorgonzola Grit Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

3 3 3 cups water
1 1 1 cup water ground grits (not instant!)
1 1 1 tsp. salt
3 3 3 oz. gorgonzola, crumbled
1 1 1 egg, beaten
flour for dredging
2-3 2-3 2-3 TB. vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water to a boil. Add salt and grits and lower heat. Cook until thick, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in egg and gorgonzola, stirring until cheese is melted and well combined.
2. Pour grits into 8" cake pan (round is better). Cool in pan and then refrigerate uncovered until completely set, at least an hour after cool.
3. With a 2-1/2" round cutter, carefully cut grits into 6 rounds and remove from pan. Dredge rounds in flour.
4. Heat oil in large skillet until hot. Pan-fry grit cakes until golden, about 2 minutes each side. Serve immediately.
**Make sure that the oil is hot enough before frying or the grits will begin to fall apart before browning.
Makes 6 grit cakes.