Serves: 2
Total Calories: 259

2 cups water
1/2 cup quick cooking grits
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies or picante sauce
1 egg, separated
1/4 cup fat-free milk

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Bring water to boil in heavy saucepan. Stir in grits. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and cook 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

3. Add cheese, margarine, and chilies. Stir until cheese is melted.

4. Beat egg yolk with milk and stir into grits.

5. Whip egg white until stiff and fold into mixture.

6. Pour into 5- by 5-inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 1 hour. Let set 5 minutes before cutting.

EXCHANGES
2 Starch
2 Medium-Fat Meat
1 Fat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 342
Calories from Fat 136
Total Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 137mg
Sodium 431mg
Total Carbohydrate 32g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Protein 21g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 2
Total Calories: 259
Calories from Fat: 165

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