Fried Cheese Grits Party Bites

• 4 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. quick grits
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 (4 oz.) c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 c. self-rising flour

1. Bring water and salt to boil in large saucepan.
2. Slowly stir in grits; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir small amount of grits mixture into egg; return all to saucepan.
5. Add cheese, paprika and hot sauce; blend well.
6. Pour mixture into greased shallow 2-quart casserole.
7. Cool; cover and place in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
8. Cut into 1-inch cubes and coat with flour.
9. Deep fat fry until cubes are golden brown and float to the top.
10. Drain well.
11. Best served warm.
12. Good when dipped in sweet and sour sauce.
13. Makes 40 appetizers.

water, salt, quick grits, egg, paprika, grated sharp, hot pepper sauce, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=356578 (may not work)