Spinach, Ham, And Grits Soufflé

• Cooking spray
• 1/4 pound lean country ham, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (13 1/2-ounce) can chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry
• 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add ham; saute 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan; set aside.
3. Combine milk and broth in pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in grits; reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Combine grits mixture, ham, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and spinach in a large bowl. Stir well; set aside.
4. Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold one-fourth of egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole or souffle dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u0b0 for 40 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
5. Note: Substitute cured ham or cooked smoked pork chops for country ham, if desired.

cooking spray, lean country ham, milk, lowsalt chicken broth, grits, cheddar cheese, garlic, pepper, spinach, egg whites

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-ham-grits-souffl (may not work)