Grit Fritters
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Grit Fritters take comfort food to the next level. Made with creamy stone-ground grits cooked to perfection in chicken broth, then blended with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and a pop of green onion, these fritters are a texture-lover’s dream. Once chilled and cut into bite-sized pieces, they're coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried to crunchy perfection. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party food, these Southern-inspired bites pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these cheesy fritters are an easy way to elevate any gathering or weeknight indulgence. Indulge in the crispy outside, creamy inside goodness of Grit Fritters and experience bold flavors with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low.
Add the salt and stir frequently, cooking the grits for about 15-20 minutes or until thick and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the butter, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onion, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Spread the cooked grits evenly into a shallow baking dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Remove the dish from the fridge and cut the chilled grits into small squares or form them into balls with your hands, approximately 1.5 inches in size.
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Roll each grit fritter in the flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat with all fritters.
In a large skillet or deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the grit fritters in batches, avoiding overcrowding the skillet, for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately while hot and crispy, with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 548.8 g | 704% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 6798 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.2 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 990 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1932 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
