Description
Delicious Southern-style fritters made from creamy, cheesy grits, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked grits
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cooked grits, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, flour, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and let them drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
For extra flavor, add spices like garlic powder or cayenne pepper. Can swap cheeses for different tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg