Contributed By: MAB
Bon Appetit
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
3 cups Whole milk
3 cups Water
2 teaspoons Salt
1 1/2 cups Quick-cooking grits
6 tablespoons Butter
6 Large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups Finely chopped shallots (about 7 large)
1 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350. Butter two 6-cup souffle dishes. Bring milk, 3 cups water and salt to simmer in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir until melted. Cool slightly. Whisk egg yolks to blend in small bowl. Add to grits. Whisk in shallots, 1 cup Parmesan and pepper. Beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into grits in 3 additions. Divide between souffle dishes.
Bake grits 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan, dividing equally. Continue baking until grits are puffed, brown and set in center, about 30 minutes longer.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 251
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Total Fat: 13 g
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Saturated Fat: 7 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 23 g
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Protein: 11 g
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Vitamin A: 787 IU
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Vitamin C: 2 mg
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Calcium: 216 mg
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Sodium: 670 mg
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Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 1 g