Cheesy Grits


Course : Grits
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


2 cups water

1/2 cup quick grits

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine

2 tablespoons chopped green chiles -- or picante sauce

1 large egg -- separated

1/4 cup skim milk

1 spray nonstick cooking spray
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring water to boil in heavy sauce pan. Stir in grits. Return to boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add cheese a little at a time until it melts. Add margarine and chiles. Stir well. Beat egg yolk with milk and stir into grits. Whip egg white until stiff and fold into grits. Pour into a 5 x 5-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before cutting. 2 servings/Serving size: 1 cup


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