Recipe Name Cheese Grit Tots Submitted by Vyedrana Recipe Description southern twist on a classic food Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 275 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 295

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup Yellow Grits 4 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup, shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup, chopped green onions 4 slice cooked bacon, chopped and cooked and drained of fat 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon Paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Spice Mix Steps Sequence Step 1 Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. 2 Pour in grits, reduce heat to medium and stir until thick, about 5 minutes. 3 Add butter and salt, reduce heat to low. (IMPORTANT: We all know butter is wonderful, but adding more will effect the tot shape. 4 Mix in green onion, bacon, cheese, garlic, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning. Note that these flavors will intensify as they marinate in the fridge. 5 Pour grits into a 9×12-inch pan. Spread the mixture out with a spatula so there is a 1 to 1 ½ inch-thick layer of grits. 6 Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. 7 After chilling, dab the grits with a paper towel if any visible moisture exists. 8 Preheat the oven to 450˚F 9 To make the tots, take a tall shot glass, then press and rotate into the grit cake and pull out the tot. 10 Place tots on parchment-lined baking sheet 11 Bake on the top rack for 20 minutes or until golden brown.