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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Touhid Islam
[email protected]I thought these fried cheese grits were just okay. They were a bit too cheesy for my taste.
Mett Rivers
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
waleed al ismaily
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fried cheese grits turned out really bland. Maybe I didn't use enough salt or pepper?
Abdelrahman Essam
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less butter or oil.
jasper jefd
[email protected]I've never had fried cheese grits before, but I'm definitely a fan now. They're so easy to make and they're so delicious.
Annah Wanjiku
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a milder cheese.
Zig Ronin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried foods, but these fried cheese grits were surprisingly light and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.
Mo_kibi Shokgolo
[email protected]I made these fried cheese grits for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their grits.
Racheal Mulenga
[email protected]These fried cheese grits are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, creamy, and crispy all at the same time. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Farah Wael
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fried cheese grits turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't use enough milk?
Jobaidur Rahaman
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a fun and easy snack to make. They were perfect for a party or a game day.
Rofinur Islam
[email protected]I'm not a fan of grits, but these fried cheese grits were actually pretty good. The coating was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make them again.
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Izaiah w
[email protected]I thought these fried cheese grits were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked them better if I had added some more spices.
Dibora Kibrom
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less butter.
Nesar Uddin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fried cheese grits turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The cheese was melted and gooey. I served them with sausage gravy and they were delicious!
Michael Vitale
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I used sharp cheddar cheese and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Haider_ _ 74
[email protected]I made these fried cheese grits for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The grits were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. The coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]OMG! These fried cheese grits are a game-changer! I've never had anything like them before. The combination of flavors and textures is just incredible. The grits are creamy and cheesy, the coating is crispy and flavorful, and the overall experience i
Lino Empire
[email protected]These fried cheese grits were an absolute delight! The combination of creamy grits, melted cheese, and crispy coating was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The grits were cooked to perfection, the cheese