Fried Grits Recipe

By CheeseDiva

Rachel Howard: used leftover grits for NYE. Boil one cup grits in one and a half cups water, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes covered. Stir in 1/2 cup cream or whole milk. We then added 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano and chopped chives. Made the leftovers into cakes and fried until crispy on the outside.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked Grits, quick grits or stone-ground preferred.
• 1 cup of Flour, all-purpose or self-rising.
• 1 Egg, beaten.
• Oil for frying.
• Fried Eggs.

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grits according to directions on packaging.

Pour warm prepared grits into a shallow dish or container to a depth of about ½ inch.

Cover dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight.

Crack one egg, beat well and place in second container.

Remove grits from refrigerator, drain any excess water and turn out onto cutting board.

Dip each section, one at a time, into flour and, coat both sides and ends well. Place on a plate.

Gently shake off any excess flour, place on plate to dry for several minutes.

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add cooking oil to about ¼ inch depth.

Place coated grit sections into the heated oil but do not crowd the pan.

Remove from skillet, place on folded paper towels and let drain for a minute or two.

Serve warm, as is or, top with maple syrup.

Can be served plain or topped with maple syrup.

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