All-Star Southern Grits Cakes

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The All Star Southern Grits Cakes recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that brings the flavors of the South to your plate. Made with creamy grits, these cakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for any meal. The recipe is easy to follow and requires simple ingredients that are readily available. With its comforting taste and satisfying texture, these grits cakes are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Keywords: southern, grits, cakes, breakfast, comfort

All star southern grits cakes recipe details

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Check out the neat trick for making these grits cakes (with a hearty helping of pimento cheese).
Ready in: 1 hour 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 9

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 (4 ounce) jars sliced pimentos, drained
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

Preparation method

Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, freezing

1. Combine broth and water in a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. When mixture comes to a boil, add grits and salt and place a lid on the saucepan. Cook for about 7 minutes to thicken, stirring every so often.
2. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in the freezer. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Pulse cheese, mayonnaise, onion, and 1 jar of pimentos together in a food processor until combined. Then add remaining pimentos and cayenne to taste.
4. Preheat broiler to High. Slice grits into 2×2-inch squares. Coat with olive oil and set on a baking sheet. Spread with cheese mixture.
5. Broil for about 7 minutes, then serve.