1/2 of recipe (about 1 cup): 175 calories, 3.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 424mg sodium, 30.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 4g protein -- SmartPoints® value 5*
Freestyle™ SmartPoints® value 5*
Quick-cooking grits + our favorite creamy cheese make this trio too good to skip over... Southern-style comfort in a snap!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Directions:
Add 2 cups water to a medium pot, and bring to a boil.
Add grits, and stir well. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes, uncovering occasionally to stir.
Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. each pepper and garlic powder. Add butter and cheese, breaking the cheese wedge into pieces. Stir until cheese and butter have melted and mixture is uniform. Enjoy!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS