Name: Cheesy Grits with Seared Mushrooms
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.75 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 0.25 cup whole milk; 0.75 cup white corn grits; 0.333 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish; 12 ounces oyster, maitake or trumpet mushrooms; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 4 large eggs, soft-boiled or poached; Sliced scallions for garnish

Cheesy Grits with Seared Mushrooms

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Made to be enjoyed any time of the day, this beloved Southern staple becomes a complete meal with seared garlicky mushrooms and runny eggs.

Wendy Lopez

Published on May 13, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate High-Protein Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
¼ cup whole milk
¾ cup white corn grits
⅓ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
12 ounces oyster, maitake or trumpet mushrooms
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
4 large eggs, soft-boiled or poached
Sliced scallions for garnish

Directions

Combine broth, water and milk in a medium pot; cover and bring to a light boil. Slowly stir in grits; cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until thickened and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Continue cooking for up to 30 minutes for thicker consistency, if desired.) Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, using your hands, break mushrooms into large pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce; cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are a deep golden color, about 1 minute.
Divide the grits among 4 plates. Top each with some of the mushrooms and 1 egg. Sprinkle the eggs with pepper and scallions, if desired.

Ali Redmond

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352	Calories
20g	Fat
29g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 196mg	65%
Vitamin A 451IU	9%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Vitamin D 76IU	19%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 53mcg	13%
Vitamin K 1mcg	1%
Sodium 553mg	24%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 27mg	6%
Potassium 468mg	10%
Zinc 2mg	18%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.