Ham and cheese grits quiche
Depending on how you feel, be creative with this very tasty recipe by adding sautéed
veggies of your choice. This quiche is a nice change for breakfast or for a light
meal.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 cup water
1/3 cup dry quick-cooking grits
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely diced ham
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan, bring water to boil; stir in grits.
Reduce heat, cover, and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- In a bowl, combine cooked grits, milk, cheese, ham, eggs, egg whites, salt and pepper,
and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour mixture into 9-inch pie plate coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes
or until set.
Nutritional information per serving
Calories 172, Protein (g) 16, Carbohydrate (g) 12, Fat (g) 6, Cal. from Fat (%)
33, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 93, Sodium (mg) 216,
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 0.5 starch, 0.5 skim milk
DOC’S NOTES: This tasty breakfast dish is a good source of calories and protein
and can be enjoyed all day long.