Fried Cheese Grits

Directions

1. 1
   Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. 2
   Cook the grits in the water until absorbed.
3. 3
   Stir in the cheese and black pepper; pour into pan.
4. 4
   Cover; refrigerate 4 hours.
5. 5
   Cut grits into 4-inch bars; remove from pan.
6. 6
   Coat with flour.
7. 7
   Arrange on cookie sheet; refrigerate 30 minutes more.
8. 8
   Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil. Coat grits again with flour.
9. 9
   Fry until golden.
10. 10
    Drain on paper towels.
11. 11
    Serve hot with cheese sauce.