Cheesy Mushroom Casserole
Recipe from
Diabetic Living
A Southern breakfast favorite, hominy grits form the base of this hearty egg casserole. Team it with a fresh fruit compote and bran muffins for a terrific brunch.
Servings:
6 (1 1/3 cup) servings
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spraysee savings
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3 cupswatersee savings
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1 cupquick-cooking (hominy) gritssee savings
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3/4 cupshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheesesee savings
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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1 8-ounce packagesliced fresh button mushroomssee savings
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1 6-ounce packagesliced fresh portobello mushrooms or two 3-ounce portobello mushrooms, cleaned and slicedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground black peppersee savings
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4 ouncesthinly sliced prosciutto, choppedsee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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4egg whites, lightly beatensee savings
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2eggs, lightly beatensee savings
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Snipped fresh parsley (optional)see savings
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring water to boiling. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese and the salt. Spread evenly in the prepared dish.
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Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until tender and any liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add prosciutto and garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Cool slightly.
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Add egg whites and eggs to the mushroom mixture; stir to combine. Spread over grits in dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and egg mixture is set in center. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 235, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 571 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 22%, Iron 10%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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