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2
Servings
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9 to 10 minutes
Cook Time
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In just 9 to 10 minutes you can dig into a bowl of warm grits topped in red-eye gravy and ham. Grits with Red-Eye Gravy is a classic southern dish and an easy twist on instant grits. Red-eye gravy is a unique sauce made from pan drippings and coffee for a flavor unmatched.
Ingredients
- 3 packets Quaker® Instant Grits (Original or Butter Flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 small slices country-style ham (1/4-inch thick, about 2 ounces each)
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup black coffee garnish with chives
Cooking Instructions
- Place grits in 4-cup microwave-safe bowl.
- Add water; stir to combine.
- Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, or until thickened as desired. In large skillet, cook ham slices over medium-high heat about 1 minute per side or until browned.
- Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Drain fat from skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons in skillet.
- Add coffee to skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring rapidly to loosen browned bits of ham from bottom of skillet.
- Add water to reach desired consistency if mixture is too thick.
- Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon over hot grits.
- Serve topped with ham slices and chives.
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