Crab Cakes with Grits

1 lb. crab meat or imitation crab, chopped fine
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup bell pepper chopped fine
1 cup parmesean cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tps. mayonnaise
2 eggs
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Chop crab fine and add all other ingredients. Mix well. In a frying pan add enough olive oil with 1/4 stick of butter and heat on medium. Pat out crab cakes and drop in hot oil. Cook until golden brown and then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel

Grits
1 cup grits
2 cups water
1tbs. butter
salt and pepper to taste

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add grits, butter,  salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat until grits reach a smooth and thick texture.

Place grits on a plate. Place 2 to 3 crab cakes on top. Top with a squeeze of lemon and grated cheddar cheese.