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	Grits Sausage

		Grits-and-Sausage Casserole Yield: 6 servings 1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage 1-1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 1-1/2 cups water 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Dash of ground red pepper 3 egg whites Vegetable cooking spray 2 cups red bell pepper strips Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside. Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 1-1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender; serve warm with grits. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup grits and 1/3 cup bell pepper).