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Grit Cakes
Pan-fried grits cakes, crispy on the outside and creamy within, a beloved Southern brunch and buffet staple.
Total time
140 min
Prep
130 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
American
vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cupswater
1 cupstone-ground grits
1 tspsalt
2 tbspbutter
100gsharp cheddar, grated
salt and pepperto taste
oilfor frying
fried eggs and hot sauceto serve
Instructions
1
Boil water. Slowly add grits. Cook 25 minutes, stirring often.
2
Stir in butter and cheese. Season.
3
Pour into a lined baking dish. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm.
4
Cut into squares. Fry in oil 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
5
Serve with fried eggs and hot sauce.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
152
Protein
6.3g
Fat
14g
Carbs
0.3g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
634mg
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