Grit Cakes

GRIT CAKES

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW

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Serving Size : Preparation Time :

Categories :ESSENCE OF EMERIL

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 cups water

2 teaspoons butter Salt and pepper

1/2 cup grits

1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese Flour, -- for dredging

2 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil Oil a large sheet pan. In a saucepan bring water and butter, seasoned with salt

and pepper, to a

boil. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in grits. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 mi

nutes. Remove from

heat and stir in cheese. Pour grits onto sheet pan, spreading them evenly. Cool

and cut into cakes

2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter. In a large preferably nonstick skillet, heat enough oil to coat bottom of pan o

ver medium-high heat.

Dredge both sides of cakes in flour and pan-fry about 2 minutes on each side, u

ntil golden. Drain on

paper towels and keep warm before serving. Yield: About 8 cake - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -