Grits Casserole with Mushrooms, Prosciutto, and Provolone Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 teaspoon - Dried herbs de Provence
* 3 cups - Thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 1/2 ounces)
* 4 cups - Thinly sliced portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
* 2 cloves - Garlic (minced)
* 1/3 cup - Dry white wine
* 3 eggs - Large and lightly beaten
* 2 egg whites - Large and lightly beaten
* 1 1/4 cups - Stone-ground yellow grits
* 1 1/2 teaspoons - Butter
* Cooking Spray
* 3/4 cup (3 ounces) - Shredded sharp provolone cheese, divided
* 1 teaspoon - Salt (divided)
* 5 cups - Water
* 3/4 cup - Chopped onion
* 1/4 teaspoon - Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 cup - Chopped prosciutto (about 3 ounces)

Directions

Use yellow grits for better presentation .. white grits may look gray under the mushroom topping. Make ahead tip: Cook the grits, spoon into the baking dish, and refrigerate overnight. Let the baking dish stand at room temperaturewhile you prepare the mushroom topping; top the grits and bake as directed.

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon grits mixture into a 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, mushroons, herbs de Provence, and pepper; cook 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in prosciutto and wine; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost eveporates. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in eggs and egg whites. Spread musroom mixture over grits mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese melts and grits are thoroughly heated, and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 6 servings

This recipe courtesy of ..
Cooking Light Magazine
November 2004