Mascarpone Grits Cakes

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
• 2 in a big saucepan, bring the milk, half-and-half, butter, and salt to a boil.
• 3 decrease heat to medium and gradually whisk in grits.
• 4 whisk constantly until cooked and thickened (follow package directions for cooking time, which will depend on the type of grits you use).
• 5 whisk in the parmesan, mascarpone, and pepper until well blended.
• 6 pour the grits into the prepared pan and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• 7 use a biscuit cutter to cut the grits into shapes about 2 inches in diameter (or cut the grits into squares or triangles to avoid scraps).
• 8 grease a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• 9 when the skillet it hot, cook the cakes in batches, leaving a little space between each one in the pan.
• 10 fry the cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and crisp.
• 11 serve immediately.