How to Make Fried Grits

Grits are a traditional breakfast food in the Southern United States. They're less popular in other parts of the country, so few people outside of the South know how delicious fried grits can be. Learn how to make them and create your own special recipes by adding your choice of herbs and extras.

Things You'll Need

• Grits
• Your choice of seasonings and extras
• 1-2 cups of flour
• 1-2 eggs
• Oil for frying
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Cook your grits according to the recipe or the box if you're making them from a mix.

2. Add your choice of seasonings and extra ingredients. For example, layer the grits with chopped ham or shrimp, or stir through some shredded cheese and herbs.

3. Spread the cooked grits out in a greased baking dish then refrigerate overnight.

4. Turn the cooled grits out of the baking dish and slice.

5. Lightly coat each slice in flour, then in egg, and then in flour again.

6. Shallow fry the slices in hot oil until golden brown.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add almost anything you want to these grits, including cheese, herbs and seasonings, and chopped vegetables and meats, but you must do so before refrigeration.