Grit Fritters

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grits
• 10 1/2 ounces herb boursin cheese (2 wheels of 5.2 oz. each)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup japanese-style bread crumbs
• 1/4 quart vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, slowly stir in grits and cook for 6-8 minutes until very thick.
• 2 remove from heat and let cook, about 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in herb boursin cheese and place mixture in refrigerator until cold and still.
• 4 roll into 1 ounce balls, set aside. (i used a large pampered chef scoop).
• 5 combine milk and eggs for egg wash.
• 6 dip grits fritters into the following: flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
• 7 fry in oil until golden brown (approx 3-5 minutes).
• 8 drain on paper towels and serve hot.