Cheddar & Mascarpone Grits

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup instant grits
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (Vermont cheddar suggested)
  • 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese
  • salt & freshly-ground pepper for seasoning

Optional Garnish

  • chopped red pepper
  • chopped cilantro

How-to

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat
  2. Add garlic, stirring frequently and cooking until it is fragrant, about 1 minute
  3. Add water and milk, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Slowly whisk in grits and simmer, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes
  4. Stir in cheddar and mascarpone. Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  5. Garnish with chopped red pepper and cilantro