Southern Fried Grit Patties

• Meat

  • 1 cup Andouille sausage

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Green onions

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 1/3 cup Quick grits

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 5 1/3 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 c quick grits
• 5 1/3 c boiling water
• 3 Tbsp butter
• salt to taste
• 1 c andouille sausage, diced
• 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 c oil for frying
• 1 c flour
• 1 c italian bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 3/4 c milk
• (use more as needed depending on the size of patty you make)

Directions

• 1In one quart sauce pot bring water to rolling boil. Add butter and salt. Fold in grits and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until grits are tender stirring occasionally. 2When cooked remove from heat and stir in sausage, cheese, green onions, garlic powder and pepper. 3Pour hot grits into sheet pan with 1 inch lip. Smooth out to 3/4" thickness. Cool overnight in refrigerator. 4The next morning use a round cookie cutter to cut circles. 5Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. 6Prepare egg wash: Beat egg and milk together. 7Dip patties into egg wash then flour then egg wash then bread crumbs. Pan fry until golden. 8Drain on a paper towel lined plate.