Grit Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup grits
    10 1/2 ounces herb boursin cheese (2 wheels of 5.2 oz. each)
    1/2 cup flour
    2 eggs
    1 cup milk
    1 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs
    1/4 quart vegetable oil
Preparation
    In small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, slowly stir in grits and cook for 6-8 minutes until very thick.
    Remove from heat and let cook, about 5 minutes.
    Stir in herb Boursin cheese and place mixture in refrigerator until cold and still.
    Roll into 1 ounce balls, set aside. (I used a large pampered chef scoop).
    Combine milk and eggs for egg wash.
    Dip grits fritters into the following: flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
    Fry in oil until golden brown (approx 3-5 minutes).
    Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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