Le Ann Rimes
Southern-Style Grits Bake

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 slice thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 1/2 cups fat-free or 1% milk
• 2/3 cup quick cooking grits
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup egg substitute or 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion tops

Instructions

1. Dice bacon; cook in a medium saucepan until crisp. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to paper towel; set aside.
2. Cook onion in drippings over medium heat in saucepan 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk, grits and salt; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until think, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat; stir in syrup. Place egg substitute in a medium bowl. Gradually stir small amount of grits mixture into eggs; then stir the egg mixture back into remaining grits mixture. Pour into a 1 quart soufflé or round baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and center is set.
5. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and chives.
6. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving with egg substitute and fat-free milk: 220 cal., 2g fat. Daily calcium value: 40% calcium