Fried Grit Cakes
Fried Grit Cakes - A delicious alternative to how you enjoy your grits in the morning.
Servings: 10
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Servings Regular Grits
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 lb Breakfast Sausage
- 1/2 small Onion
- 4 Tbs Vegetable Oil
For dredge
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper Freshly ground
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
Garnish
- 2 Green Onion
Instructions
- Cook grits, according to package
- Brown sausage, add onion. Cook until translucent
- Mix cheese, sausage, and onions with grits
- Grease 10x15 cooking sheet, pour grits onto a sheet.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
- Next day, cut into serving size
- Heat pan, medium-high heat, add oil
- Dredge in egg, then the flour (with salt and pepper added), dredge again in the egg and cover in breadcrumbs
- Fry each side app. 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add green onion for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg