BACON-GRITS FRITTERS

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Categories     Potato     Appetizer

Yield 32 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
4 cups milk $
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked and finely crumbled bacon (about 8 slices) $
2 green onions, minced $
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs $
3 cups Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
Vegetable oil $

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare grits according to package directions, using 4 cups milk and 1 tsp. salt. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and next 3 ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted. Spoon mixture into a lightly-greased 8-inch square baking dish or pan, and chill 4 to 24 hours. 2. Roll grits into 1 1/2-inch balls. Whisk together eggs and 1/4 cup water. Dip balls in egg wash, and roll in breadcrumbs. 3. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in a large, heavy skillet; heat over medium-high heat to 350°. Fry fritters, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep fritters warm on a wire rack in a pan in a 225° oven up to 30 minutes. Serve warm. Make ahead: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 2. Cover and chill in a single layer up to 4 hours. Fry as directed. You may also prepare through Step 2 and freeze on a baking sheet for 30 minutes or until firm. Transfer to a zip-top plastic bag, and freeze. Cook frozen fritters as directed in Step 3, increasing cooking time to 5 to 6 minutes or until golden and centers are thoroughly heated.

afolashade Faith
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I made these fritters for breakfast this morning and they were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Rahhim Ryan
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These fritters were a great way to use up leftover grits and bacon. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of maple syrup and they were a hit with my family.


M S GAMING YT
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I've made these fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover grits and bacon in this recipe. Plus, they're a great way to get your kids to eat their grit


Tasawwar Husain
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These fritters were delicious! I made them for breakfast this morning and they were the perfect way to start my day. The fritters were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon flavor was amazing. I will definitely be mak


21 Maejor
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I've made these fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover grits and bacon in this recipe.


Thapelo Sekati
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These fritters were a great way to use up leftover grits. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of salsa and they were a hit with my family.


Gaming Hridoy Yt
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I made these fritters for breakfast this morning and they were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Nathan Collins
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These fritters were a great way to use up leftover grits and bacon. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of maple syrup and they were a hit with my family.


Asma Jabeen
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I've made these fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover grits and bacon in this recipe. Plus, they're a great way to get your kids to eat their grit


Ntombikayise Mahlathi
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These fritters were delicious! I made them for breakfast this morning and they were the perfect way to start my day. The fritters were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon flavor was amazing. I will definitely be mak


Nic Bon
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I've made these fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover grits and bacon in this recipe.


Bantai Yt
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These fritters were a great way to use up leftover grits. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of salsa and they were a hit with my family.


Alex Predmore
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I made these fritters for breakfast this morning and they were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Doraemon Cat
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These fritters were a great way to use up leftover grits and bacon. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious. I served them with a side of maple syrup and they were a hit with my family.


Deborah Chinecherem
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I've made these bacon grits fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover grits and bacon in this recipe. Plus, they're a great way to get your kids to ea


Adrianna Urbanczyk
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These bacon grits fritters were absolutely delicious! I made them for breakfast this morning and they were the perfect way to start my day. The fritters were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon flavor was amazing. I