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Bacon-Grit Fritters

Source of Recipe

From "Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon"


Recipe Introduction

"No Southerner likes grits. Southerners like salt and butter, and grits are just the conduit to eat lots of both. This recipe takes that notion one step further, managing to add bacon and eggs."

List of Ingredients

◦  1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
◦  4 cups milk
◦  1 tsp salt
◦  1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
◦  8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
◦  2 green onions, minced
◦  ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
◦  2 large eggs
◦  3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
◦  Vegetable oil


Recipe

Prepare grits according to package directions, using milk and 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.

Roll grits into 1½-inch balls. Whisk together eggs and ¼ cup water. Dip balls in egg wash, and roll in breadcrumbs.

Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a large heavy skillet; heat over medium-high heat to 350° F. 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° F oven up to 30 minutes. Serve warm.


Makes about 32 fritters