How to Make Spicy Grits with Ham
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I love to make spicy grits with brown sugar ham as a breakfast side. I always have leftover ham after Christmas and Easter and I’ve found this is a delicious way to use that ham up! This dish is very easy to make and can be served any time of day. It’s a bit spicy, so leave out the cayenne if you’re not a fan of heat! Please let me know how you like this recipe! Xoxo
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Spicy Grits with Ham Ingredients
8 packs of instant grits (224 grams)
4 cups of water
2 pieces of pre-cooked brown sugar ham (spiral ham)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of fresh ground pepper (a few turns of the pepper grinder)
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
4 tsp coconut cream or almond milk
4 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- boil 4 cups of water and turn off the burner
- pour 8 packs of instant grits into a bowl and then slowly pour into the pot of water, stir vigorously as you pour
- Add the remaining ingredients to the grits & stir until combined
- heat the grits on high for about 30 seconds to ensure they are warm and bubbing
- pour the grits into two soup bowls
- cut the ham into chunks, and cook on medium-high heat in a skillet or crepe pan until hot
- place it on top of the bowl of grits
- garnish with green onion, fresh ground pepper & a piece of toast
Tips: To keep the grits from clumping stir them in very quickly as the water starts to boil and keep the spoon stirring the entire time you pour them into the water
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