Garlic Cheese Grits (Lightened Up)

Submitted by amanda.desmarais

"I took Paula Dean's garlic cheese grits recipe and doctored it to make it less ww points. I love this recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 18 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
• 1⁄4 cup light butter
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease either a 4 quart casserole or 2 8x8 baking dishes.
3. Bring the broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a boil in a medium sauce pot.
4. Stir in grits and whisk until smooth.
5. Reduce heat and cook until thick.
6. Add Velveeta and milk and stir well.
7. Gradually stir in egg beater and butter.
8. Pour into the baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 45 min.-1 hour or until set.