1cupquick grits (you can use stone ground grits and follow the recipe on the packaging)
4cupswater ( or 2 cups water and 2 cups milk)
1/4tspsalt or to taste
2tbspbutter
1/2cupcheddar cheese or cheese of your choice
To finish the dish
2-4eggs cooked to your liking ( I fried eggs over medium)
2-4ozdeli ham or ham of your choice
2tspolive oil (divided)
1lbfresh 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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