Fried Cheese Grit s

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 11 minutes | Serves 4

²⁄₃ cup instant grits

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¾ cup whole or 2% milk

3 ounces (85 g) cream cheese, at room temperature

1 large egg, beaten

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Cooking spray

1. Mix the grits, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the milk, cream cheese, beaten egg, and melted butter and whisk to combine. Fold in the Cheddar cheese and stir well.
2. Spray the baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the grits mixture into the baking pan.
3. Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 400ºF (205ºC) and set time to 11 minutes.
4. Stir the mixture halfway through the cooking time.
5. When done, a knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
6. Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.