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Cheesy Mushroom Casserole

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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.


Serving Size: 1 (266 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 6
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Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueCalories 204.9 Calories from Fat 6130%Total Fat 6.8 g10%Saturated Fat 3.5 g17%Cholesterol 76.8 mg25%Sodium 204.8 mg8%Total Carbohydrate 23.8 g7%Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4%Sugars 1.9 g7%Protein 12.1 g24%The following items or measurements are not included:

prosciutto




MAKES: 6 servings
SERVING SIZE: cup

6 weightwatcher points

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking (hominy) grits
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 8 ounce package sliced fresh button mushrooms
  • 1 6 ounce package sliced fresh Portobello mushrooms or two 3-ounce Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from dailyrecipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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