Fried Grits

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups grits (cooked)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 eggs (beaten)
• canola oil

Recipe

• 1 cook grits according to pkg. directions with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder added to the water. stir in 2 beaten eggs. add margarine, flour, & sugar. mix well. cook 15 minutes more.
• 2 pour the grits mixture into a shallow baking dish to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. cover with plastic wrap. refrigerate overnight.
• 3 cut grits into squares of desired size and sprinkle with salt & pepper. beat 3 eggs well and add 1/4 cup milk.
• 4 dip squares in egg mixture & fry in hot oil in a large iron skillet until golden brown. turn only one time.
• 5 drain on paper towels and serve immediately.