Crescent Moon's Griddle-Fried Grits |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 480 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Cheesy fried Southern comfort food. Prep time is overnight chilling; cooking time can be reduced if you use quick-cooking grits in place of stone ground grits. Instant grits - *shudder* - not recommended for this recipe. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt |
1 pinch black pepper |
1 pinch thyme |
1 pinch garlic powder |
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup sliced onion |
2 cups fresh stone ground grits |
6 cups water |
1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese or 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese |
1/4 lb grated mozzarella cheese |
4 slices american cheese, cut into pieces |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1/4 lb shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Prepare seasoning blend. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder and red pepper. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt butter. Saute onions until softened. Set aside.
3. Bring grits and water to a slow boil and cook until thickened and soft. Add onion, cheddar/Jack, mozzarella and American cheeses and stir until cheeses melt. Add reserved seasoning blend and Cajun seasoning. Pour into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and cool overnight in refrigerator.
4. Remove from mold and slice into 3/4- to 1-inch thick slices. Heat a griddle over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with butter. Cook grits 2 to 3 minutes per side until heated through. Put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese on the griddle and place the hot grits on top. Cook until the cheese forms a crust.
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