Fried Grits Fritters
Grits fritters are a delicious bite sized way to enjoy the Southern breakfast classic. Creamy and cheesy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, this recipe is full of big flavor and a delicious way to use up your breakfast leftovers.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grits
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp chives minced
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs eggs beaten + ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Bring water and milk to a boil, add grits and salt and cook until thick and creamy, about 5-10 minutes2 cups milk, 2 cups water, 1 cup grits, 1/2 tsp salt
- Stir in the cheese, bacon, and chives until evenly distributed, allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and chill until very firm, about 4 hours2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 4 slices bacon, 2 tbsp chives
- Preheat oil in a large skillet for deep frying to 350F
- Shape into small patties, then dip in flour, followed by egg mixture, followed by panko1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs eggs, 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Deep fry for 2-3 minutes each side, working in batches to not crowd the panoil
- Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or on a wire rack
- Serve warm
Notes
- A large Dutch oven would work to fry these in.
- To check the temperature of the oil, use a kitchen liquid thermometer.
- You don't want to fry all the fritters at once because the temperature of the oil will drop and the fritters won't be as crispy.