A Gooey Manchego Cheese Fritters Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 cups ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups Manchego cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• canola or safflower oil
• freshly ground black pepper
• chopped mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tightly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper