FRIED CHEESE GRITS
"Fried" and "Grits" are two words that every true Southern cook uses regularly. Combine them, and you get a Southern version of New England's "Fried Cornmeal Mush" that brunch guests will love. Or, start them in the morning from leftover breakfast grits and serve them for supper. Either way, cooking them in bacon grease is...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. If you are starting from scratch, stir uncooked grits slowly into the boiling salted water over medium heat. Simmer grits 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- 2. Stir in the grated cheese until well blended and grits are uniform in color.
- 3. Spoon the grits into a greased square cake pan and smooth the top so it's all even. (If you are using leftover cheese grits, just press them flat into the cake pan.) Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- 4. When grits are solid and cold, press a paper towel over the top to soak up any condensation. Cut into 9 to 12 squares.
- 5. Fry the squares in two to three batches. Heat about a third of the bacon grease or butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat (cast iron works best). Do not get the pan too hot. Also, use a spatter screen, because bacon grease really pops! Add more bacon grease for each batch.
- 6. Fry the squares of grits for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Flip over carefully to fry the other side. Remove to a napkin-lined serving plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Jias Ialam
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were delicious! I loved the crispy coating and the creamy, cheesy interior. I will definitely be making these again.
Steven Cox
[email protected]I thought these were just okay. They were a bit bland and the fried coating was a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred them if they were made with more cheese.
Albert Mutsimahang
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were baked instead of fried.
Kirubele Getaneh
[email protected]I made these fried cheese grits for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Noty Boy
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were delicious! I loved the crispy coating and the creamy, cheesy interior. I will definitely be making these again.
senuri senuri
[email protected]I thought these were just okay. They were a bit bland and the fried coating was a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred them if they were made with more cheese.
Graciela Garcia
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were baked instead of fried.
Afshan Noor
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about these at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were surprisingly delicious. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the fried coating added a nice crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Marija Baranauskaite
[email protected]These were so good! I made them for my family for breakfast and they all loved them. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the fried coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Mazhar Shahzada
[email protected]I've made these fried cheese grits several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so flavorful and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want. I've tried them with cheddar, mozzare
Suniya Aktar
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a hit at my last brunch party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I used sharp cheddar cheese and they were perfectly cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be making these again!