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Bacon Grits Fritters Recipe

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Grits are treasured like gold in the South. These Bacon-Grits Fritters are the perfect Southern delicacy to introduce to your family and friends. Watch them quickly disappear!

Ingredients
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
Directions:
Directions:
How to Make It
Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4
Make ahead: Prepare recipe as directed 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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
8 hours 40 minutes (including freezing time)
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
RECIPE BY SOUTHERN LIVING

 

 

 

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