Fried Cheesy Grits

Name: Fried Cheesy Grits
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 C water; 1 t kosher salt; 2 C white corn grits; 3 T butter; 2 C cheddar cheese (grated); 1 T + butter for every slice you intend to fry

John Courtade @TheChefJohn

NW Washington

Fried Cheesy Grits

John Courtade @TheChefJohn

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Ingredients

6 Cwater
1 tkosher salt
2 Cwhite corn grits
3 Tbutter
2 Ccheddar cheese (grated)
1 T+ butter for every slice you intend to fry

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Steps

1

In a large pot over high heat, bring water to a boil.
2

Gradually stir in the grits.
3

Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently until mixture is very thick (about 30 minutes).
4

Stir in the butter, salt and cheese until cheese is melted.
5

Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan, level and chill overnight.
6

Remove from pan and slice to desired thickness. (We prefer 1/3"-1/2")
7

Freeze until solid and store in a zipper bag.
8

In a pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 T of butter per slice of grits.
9

Fry until a nice golden-brown crust has formed, about 5 minutes.
10

Flip the grits and cook until a golden-brown crust has formed on the other side, about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!