Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole

Recipe Ingredients

3 1/2 cups	829ml	Nonfat milk
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1 1/4 cups	296ml	Quick-cooking grits
4 oz	113g	Cooked ham - diced (3/4 cup)
3 oz	85g	Low-fat Monterey jack cheese
		Shredded - (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated parmesan cheese
1		Pickled jalapeno chile - minced
2		Eggs (large)
3		Egg whites (large)

Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Grease shallow 2-quart casserole. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 1/4 cups water, and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits, beating constantly with wire whisk. Cover and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in ham, cheeses, and jalapeno.

2. In large bowl, with whisk, beat eggs, egg whites, and 2 cups milk. Gradually add grits to egg mixture (mixture will be lumpy).

3. Pour mixture into casserole. Bake, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes, until top is set and edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.

Source:
Good Housekeeping 3/98

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