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Grilled Garlic Cheese Grits

By: Holly Bonds

"'Grits are an everyday food here in the South, I came up with this easy recipe one day when I ran out of potatoes. It's a great alternative to a baked potato when served with grilled steak or chicken,' offer Holly Bonds of Smyrna, Georgia."

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Prep Time:
40 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly add grits and salt, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and garlic; stir until cheese is melted. Pour into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until firm.
Before starting the grill, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Cut grits into 3-in. squares; brush both sides with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One piece equals 108 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 337 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.