Cheesy Baked Grits Casserole Vegetarian Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups low fat milk
2 cups water
1 tsp salt (divided )
1 1/4 cups uncooked quick cooking grits
1 cup (4 oz) shredded parmesean cheese
1/2 teaspooon black pepper
5 large egg whites
6 tbsp chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
2 tsp butter (melted )
coooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine milk, water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
Add grits, stirring with a whisk.
Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, cheese and pepper. Cool 5 minutes.
Place remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and egg whites in a large bowl and beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold grits into the egg whites and add the chives.
Spoon mixture into a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top the grits with the melted butter.
Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until browned.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Yields 8 servings (approx 1 cup.)
220 cal. 6.7g fat.
Note: To save time, cook grits the night before, adding the seasoning and cheese. Cover and refrigerate. In the morning, beat the egg whites and finish assembling the casserole.
Serve with fried eggs and vegetarian sausage or bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	103.81 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.34g	4%
Cholesterol	8.64mg	3%
Sodium	380.79mg	16%
Potassium	234.46mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.77g	4%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	2%
Protein	7.24g	14%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	162.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	41.56 Kcal (174 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.94g	4%
Cholesterol	3.46mg	3%
Sodium	152.46mg	16%
Potassium	93.88mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.11g	4%
Sugars	2.54g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	2%
Protein	2.9g	14%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	65.2mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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