Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon light butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 2 large egg whites

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Coat 5 (6-ounce) custard cups with cooking spray. Dust cups with breadcrumbs; set aside.
  • Bring water and next 3 ingredients to a boil; stir in grits. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to a bowl; let stand 5 minutes or until mixture has cooled slightly.
  • Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites into grits mixture. Spoon into prepared custard cups (cups will be full).
  • Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.