Cheese Grits

This recipe goes with Herb-Roasted Turkey with Cheese Grits

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 4  cups  water
• 1  cup  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  tablespoon  butter or stick margarine
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  garlic powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried thyme
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually add the grits, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove grits from heat, and stir in the shredded cheese and remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

58 (43% from fat)

Fat:

2.8g (sat 1.7g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

3.4g

Carbohydrate:

5.1g

Fiber:

0.3g

Cholesterol:

9mg

Iron:

2.5mg

Sodium:

286mg

Calcium:

87mg