Grit Fritters

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

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Remove from heat and let cook, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in herb Boursin cheese and place mixture in refrigerator until cold and still.

4. 4

   Roll into 1 ounce balls, set aside. (I used a large pampered chef scoop).

5. 5

   Combine milk and eggs for egg wash.

6. 6

   Dip grits fritters into the following: flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs.

7. 7

   Fry in oil until golden brown (approx 3-5 minutes).

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot.