CHEESE & JALAPENO GRIT FRITTERS
Crispy alternative to hush puppies
Provided by Theresa Burgess
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan add 1 tablespoon oil and minced onion. Cook until translucent. Add minced jalapenos and cook for 2 minutes. Next add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the garlic and slowly stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are tender, 20 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese, bacon, butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
- 2. Cool mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to 24 hours.
- 3. Remove grit mixture from the refrigerator. Roll grits into 1 1/2-inch balls. Whisk together eggs and water. Dip balls in egg wash, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- 4. 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 with sweet chili sauce or Cajun 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 with Sweet Chili Sauce or Cajun Mayonnaise . (recipe below)
- 5. Cajun Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup, finely chopped celery 1/2 cup, finely chopped green onions 1/4 cup prepared horseradish 1/4 lemon juice 2 tablespoons, catsup 2 tablespoons, Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon, prepared mustard 1 tablespoon, white vinegar 1 tablespoon, Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon, minced garlic 2 teaspoons, sweet paprika 1 teaspoon, salt Mix all ingredients well and chill.
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Calysta Oatway
[email protected]These fritters were amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Seth
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these fritters, but they were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra milk or broth next time.
Kamaunie Evans
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.
MD RONY HOSSEN
[email protected]I made these fritters for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Mansingh Nepali
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.
Tshidiso Mogapi
[email protected]I was disappointed with these fritters. They were too greasy and didn't have much flavor.
Fizza Khan
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Farid Ullah
[email protected]I've tried many grit fritter recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of cheese, jalapeno, and grits is perfect.
Fleago
[email protected]I made these fritters for my family and they were a huge success! Even my picky kids loved them.
Ologunja Boluwaji
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect appetizer for our game day party.
Jumanbaloach jumanbaloach
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of grits, but these fritters were amazing! The cheese and jalapeno added just the right amount of flavor.
Nikki Ruelle
[email protected]These cheese jalapeno grit fritters were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.