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Ingredients: 3 cup skim milk 3/4 cup regular (not quick-cooking) grits, uncooked dash of salt ?cup finely minces reduced-fat Canadian bacon (about a quarter pound) ?cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 3 egg whites, beaten 1 tablespoon stick margarine (or butter), melted 1 cup ( 4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided vegetable cooking spray
Method: Preheat oven to 325O. Bring milk to a boil in a heavy, medium saucepan; gradually stir in grits and salt. Return to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally. let cool. Stir in Canadian bacon, ricotta cheese, egg whites, margarine, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese until well blended
Pour mixture in a 1-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with cheese; continue baking 2 minutes.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8 g fat (4g saturated), 33 mg cholesterol, 530 mg Sodium, 21 g protein, 24g carbohydrates
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