Three-Cheese Grits

* Exported from MasterCook *

THREE-CHEESE GRITS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Water
1/2 c Enriched Hominy Quick Grits*
-- (Quaker or Aunt Jemima)
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
2 oz Shredded Swiss cheese
2 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
2 tb Margarine or butter
1 Egg -- beaten
1 sm Garlic clove -- minced
1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 1-qt. casserole. Bring water to a boil;
slowly stir in grits and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to
3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheeses and
margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into
casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes
out clean.

*NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits,
increase water to 2-1/2 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes or until
thickened, stirring occasionally. Proceed as recipe directs.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1-qt. microwaveable casserole, microwave water at
HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in regular or quick grits and
salt. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring
once. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until knife inserted in
center comes out clean, rotating casserole every 3 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving:
* calories 282
* carbohydrates 17 g
* protein 13 g
* fat 18 g
* calcium 332 mg
* sodium 330 mg
* cholesterol 100 mg
* dietary fiber 0 g

Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!"
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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