Fried Grits Patties Recipes

Steps:

• In 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. (Can also use quick cooking grits but change water accordingly).
• When cooked remove from heat and stir in sausage, cheese, and pepper. Pour hot grits into sheet pan with 1 inch lip. Smooth out to 3/4" thickness. Cool overnight in refrigerator.
• The next morning use a 3" round cookie cutter to cut circles (about 8 patties).
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Prepare egg wash: Beat egg and milk together.
• Dip patties into egg wash then flour then egg wash then bread crumbs.
• Pan fry until golden.
• Serve as side dish or under poached eggs.

Steps:

• Add water and salt to a saucepan; bring to a boil; stir in grits.
• Cook grits until done, following the package directions.
• Remove saucepan from heat.
• Add in bacon and 1 tablespoon butter; stir until the butter melts.
• Pour grits into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loafpan.
• Cool; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
• Remove grits by turning the pan over; cut loaf into 1/2 inch slices.
• Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large fry pan.
• Fry slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.

Steps:

• Combine the avocado and salsa in a small bowl; set aside. Whisk 2 3/4 cups water, the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times with a knife; microwave until thickened, 8 minutes. Uncover and microwave until creamy, 4 to 5 more minutes. Whisk in the cheese. Cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, form the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sprinkle the skillet with1 teaspoon salt. Add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
• Add the scallions and jalapenos to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until tender, 2 minutes. Add the kale; stir until wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
• Wipe out the skillet. Add the butter and swirl to melt. Add the eggs and fry as desired; set on top of the burgers. Whisk the grits, adding hot water to loosen, if necessary. Divide among plates and top with the kale mixture and avocado salsa. Serve with the burgers.

Steps:

• In 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.
• When cooked remove from heat and stir in sausage, cheese, green onions, garlic powder and pepper.
• Pour hot grits into sheet pan with 1 inch lip. Smooth out to 3/4" thickness. Cool overnight in refrigerator.
• The next morning use a round cookie cutter to cut circles.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Prepare egg wash: Beat egg and milk together.
• Dip patties into egg wash then flour then egg wash then bread crumbs. Pan fry until golden.
• Drain on a paper towel lined plate.