Instant Pot Healthy Grits Casserole

Well, I have mastered eggs, rice, and now grits in the Instant Pot.  I have tried a couple of actual meals, but they haven't been our favorites.   This grits casserole is actually a recipe I have made for awhile, but it has to cook in the oven for 45 minutes.  A lot of nights I had planned to make it, I would forget that it took so long to cook, and would just have to scratch it...but in the Instant Pot it took 8 minutes! And they were still just as good.  Plus, its a heart healthy recipe!!

Ingredients

2 C fat-free low-sodium chicken broth

2 C water

1 C uncooked grits

1/2 C fat-free milk

1/4 C shredded or grated parmesan cheese

2 3/4-ounce slices fat-free Swiss cheese, diced

1 Tbsp light butter

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

2 egg whites

1/2 tsp chili powder

*2 ounce canned chopped green chiles, drained

In a large saucepan, bring the broth and water to a boil over medium high heat. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to low.  Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove the saucepan from the heat. 

Stir in the milk, Parmesan, Swiss cheese, green chiles {optional or I save to mix in later because my kids don't like them}, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper into the grits.  

Stir in the egg white and pour into the Instant Pot.  Sprinkle with chili powder.  

Cook the grits mixture for 8 minutes in the pot with a quick release.  

A healthy serving would be 1/2 cup of grits! Enjoy!

Much love ~ Becky

 *This recipe was modified from the American Heart Association Cookbook.