Crescent Moon's Griddle-fried Grits

Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 2 cups fresh stone ground grits
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese or 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 lb grated mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices american cheese, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1/4 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 prepare seasoning blend. in a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder and red pepper. set aside.
• 2 in a skillet, melt butter. saute onions until softened. set aside.
• 3 bring grits and water to a slow boil and cook until thickened and soft. add onion, cheddar/jack, mozzarella and american cheeses and stir until cheeses melt. add reserved seasoning blend and cajun seasoning. pour into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and cool overnight in refrigerator.
• 4 remove from mold and slice into 3/4- to 1-inch thick slices. heat a griddle over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with butter. cook grits 2 to 3 minutes per side until heated through. put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese on the griddle and place the hot grits on top. cook until the cheese forms a crust.