Enjoy the crunchy exterior and creamy interior of these panko breaded fried grits cakes. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, these cakes are made using simple ingredients and can be easily customized with your favorite seasonings. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these cakes are a quick and tasty treat for any occasion. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low.
- Cook the grits for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Once the grits mixture is firm, cut it into cakes of desired shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- Dip each grits cake into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the panko breadcrumbs mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, fry the grits cakes until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the panko breaded fried grits cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
