Grits with Red-Eye Gravy

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

15 min

Servings:

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 ½ cups water
2 small slices country-style ham (1/4-inch thick, about 2 oz each)
1/4-1/2 cup black coffee garnish with chives

How to make it

1

Place grits in 4-cup microwave-safe bowl.
2

Add water; stir to combine.
3

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.
4

Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
5

Drain fat from skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons in skillet.
6

Add coffee to skillet.
7

Cook over medium heat, stirring rapidly to loosen browned bits of ham from bottom of skillet.
8

Add water to reach desired consistency if mixture is too thick.
9

Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10

Spoon over hot grits.
11

Serve topped with ham slices and chives.