Garlic-Cheese Grits Makes 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each Ingredients 4 ½ cups water
1 cup grits, quick or old-fashioned (not instant)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
½ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated sharp Italian cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
�?¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste Garlic-Cheese Grits Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring water, grits and salt to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until the grits are thick, 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of grits.
3. Meanwhile, combine oil and garlic in a small skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
4. Stir the oil and garlic into the grits along with the cheeses and cayenne (or hot sauce); transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake, uncovered, until bubbling and crusty on top, about 45 minutes.
Garlic-Cheese Grits Tips Prepare through Step 4, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Garlic-Cheese Grits Nutrition Information Per serving: 184 calories; 8 g fat (4 g sat, 2 g mono); 18 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 1 g fiber; 306 mg sodium; 37 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Calcium (20% daily value).
1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 meat |
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