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Grit Cakes Recipe

These grit cakes use just 5 ingredients and take classic grits to the next level by pan-frying them to golden perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grit cakes
Servings: 4
Author: Claire Cary

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup stone ground grits
  • ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
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Instructions

  • Combine the water, salt, and stone ground grits in a medium pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x12-inch pan or baking sheet with oil and then pour the cooked grits on top.
  • Smooth the top out, then set in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
  • Cut with a round cookie cutter.
  • Dip each cake in a bowl with the gluten-free flour and flip to cover.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and once warm, fry each cake on each side for about 1-2 minutes or until golden.

Notes

  • To Store: Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To Freeze: Wrap each cake in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Mama says, “Make sure to always check your labels!”

Nutrition

Serving: 1grit cake | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg