Grits Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced red onion

• 1/4 cup minced leeks

• 3/4 tsp minced garlic

• 3 1/4 cups 2% milk

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 3/4 tsp sea salt

• 1 1/4 cups hominy grits

• 2 Tbsp minced chives

• 2 Tbsp minced scallions

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, sauté onions, leeks and garlic until translucent. Add milk, butter, cream, salt and pepper. Whisk in grits and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Add scallions and chives.

2. Lightly coat a square baking pan with canola oil spray. Pour in grits and let set. Cut into 12 cakes and remove from pan. Sauté lightly on both sides in a large sauté pan until golden brown.