Healthy Cheese Recipes

Ingredients:

2 cup water
1/2 cup enriched hominy quick grits* - (q, u, a, ker or aunt
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
2 oz shredded swiss cheese
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1 egg, beaten
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

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

Servings: 4