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easy breakfast all in 1 – ham and cheese grits bowl.

March 1, 2020 by Becky Spoon

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I love a ham and cheese grits bowl! I actually love all things that you can put in a bowl! I mean why not have a bowl of cheesy grits that you top with ham, some spinach, more cheese and a fried egg? So good and all in one yumminess!

ham and cheese grits bowl

I used quick grits in this recipe which are simple and take minutes to make. If you have stone ground grits, they are perfect, I just didn’t have any. Stone ground grits do take longer to cook but they are well worth the effort.

Here’s a link for the grits I used: https://goto.walmart.com/c/2049504/568835/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&prodsku=170834708&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FQuaker-Quick-5-Minute-Grits-40-Oz%2F170834708.

Quaker Grits Quick

Here’s a link for some stone ground grits that I have used that I love: https://amzn.to/2IjcXBP

Whichever grits you decide to use will work in this bowl. Just follow the directions on the package!

ham and cheese grits bowl

For the ham I used some black forest deli ham that i heated in a pan in a little butter, reserving the skillet to fry my egg. For the Spinach, i just sauteed in a separate skillet and set aside to add to the bowl.

easy breakfast all in 1 – ham and cheese grits bowl.

Want more ideas for breakfast? Try some of these from the blog. https://the2spoons.com/best-10-minute-breakfast-fried-egg-quesadilla/

Fried Egg Quesadilla
Fried Egg Quesadilla

These are amazing and one of my 10 minute breakfast!

Ok, here’s the simple recipe for this so very easy grits bowl! Enjoy!!

easy breakfast all in 1 – ham and cheese grits bowl.

Print Recipe
Course Breakfast, dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Grits

  • 1 cup quick grits (you can use stone ground grits and follow the recipe on the packaging)
  • 4 cups water ( or 2 cups water and 2 cups milk)
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice

To finish the dish

  • 2-4 eggs cooked to your liking ( I fried eggs over medium)
  • 2-4 oz deli ham or ham of your choice
  • 2 tsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 lb fresh spinach (will cook down to 1 cup)
  • fresh parsley
  • your favorite hot sauce like Louisiana Hot Sauce or Cholua (optional)

Instructions
 

For the Grits

  • Bring the water or the milk/water combination to a boil. Add the grits whisking at the same time to prevent lumps.
  • When the water comes back up to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, place a lid on and cook until the grits have thickened.
  • Remove the lid when the grits have thickened, add the butter and cheese and combine. Turn off the heat, replace the lid and keep warm while you are completing the dish.
  • In a small skillet add the teaspoon of olive oil. When heated add the ham and cook just until heated through. Remove to a plate and add your eggs to the skillet, one or two at a time and fry to your liking. If you decide to scramble, use a different skillet, add a little butter scramble as you normally would.
  • In a separate skillet, add a little oil. When heated add the spinach tossing until the spinach has wilted down. Season with a little salt and pepper
  • To serve, divide the grits among two bowls. Top with the ham, the spinach and your eggs. Garnish with a little fresh parsley and add your favorite hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!
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