Fried Grit Cakes

Us Southerners love our grits.  We also love fried food. So this is a happy little Southern marriage made just for your mouth. How bout that! Great side dish for dinner.

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup quick cooking grits

• 4 cups milk

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp slap ya mama cajun seasoning

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp parsley

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup cheddar jack cheese

• 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Directions: 

• Cook grits according to directions using 4 cups of milk and 1 tsp of salt.

• Remove from heat and add all other ingredients. 

• Place parchment paper in a 8X11 dish and spread the grits out in the pan.

• Let cool for 3-6 hours 

Prepare for frying:

Egg Mixture 

• 3 large eggs

• 2 tbsp water

Breadcrumb mixture

• 3 cups Panko bread crumbs

• 1 tsp slap ya mama cajun seasoning 

• Canola Oil for frying (just cover the bottom of the pan)

• In a bowl whisk together eggs and 2 tbsp water.

• Place the bread crumbs and tony's seasoning in a separate bowl.

• Cut out grits with a biscuit cutter. 

• Dip the grits cutout in the egg mixture and then into the panko mixture. 

• Oil should be 350 degrees. 

• Fry each side of grits until golden in color.