Grits With Parmesan and Prosciutto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Grits With Parmesan and Prosciutto Recipe). To avoid midmorning hunger, I eat smart but well at breakfast. Like grits. Often cooks will enliven this hot cereal with lots of cheddar cheese and bacon as a side dish. I substitute leaner Parmesan and prosciutto to get big taste for fewer calories.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grits With Parmesan and Prosciutto Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water in a microwave-safe measuring cup

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

minced

¾ cup quick grits

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

preferably Reggiano

1 teaspoon butter

Black pepper

to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Microwave water until very hot 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; saute until moisture evaporates and bits start to fry and crisp about 3 minutes. Remove prosciutto; set aside.

Step 3

Add the hot water to the empty pan and bring to a boil. Whisk in grits and salt. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until thick about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto cheese butter and pepper to taste. Let stand to cool and allow flavors to blend 2 to 3 minutes. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Grits With Parmesan and Prosciutto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 202.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 23.6g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 8.5g 13%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 19.6mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 54.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 60.5mcg 15%

Calcium: 57.5mg 6%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 10.3mg 4%

Potassium: 49.8mg 1%

Sodium: 503.7mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 76.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.