Grits Patties

Serve these crispy fried grits patties alongside eggs, any style with your favorite breakfast meat.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/3 cup grits
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, as needed

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare grits according to the package directions. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and egg; mix well.
2. In a large, heavy skillet, add enough oil to cover bottom and heat until hot.
3. Drop dollops of batter into hot oil, flatten slightly with a spatula, and brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Makes 4 servings.