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Mascarpone Grit Cakes
Rich, creamy grits are pan-fired until golden. Crispy on the outside and smooth and creamy on the inside.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Southern
Servings:
12
grit cakes
Author:
Christin Mahrlig
Ingredients
1
(14-ounce)
can chicken broth
1
cup
milk
1
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
quick grits
2
tablespoons
butter
1/2
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/3
cup
mascarpone cheese
2
green onions,
sliced
1/4
teaspoon
white pepper
1/2
cup
flour
2
tablespoons
butter
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium saucepan bring chicken broth and milk to a boil. Add salt and slowly whisk in grits.
Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened, whisking frequently.
Stir in butter until melted.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and mascarpone cheese and then green onions and white pepper.
Pour into a greased
12X8-inch casserole dish
. (Or you can use a 9X9-inch pan but they will be a little thicker.)
Place in refrigerator or at least one hour or overnight.
Cut grits into 12 squares. Dust both sides with flour.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add half the grit cakes and cook until golden on both sides.
Repeat with remaining butter, oil, and grit cakes.