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