Quick Ham Grits

Ingredients

• Water

  1 cup or 237g

• 2% milk

  ½ cup or 122g

• Butter

  unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Salt

  table

  ½ tsp or 3g

• Black pepper

  ground

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Olive oil

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Ham

  sliced, regular, 11% fat

  2 slice or 56g

• Yellow corn grits

  regular/quick, dry, enriched

  ½ cup or 85g

• Cheddar cheese

  ½ cup, shredded or 57g

• Scallions

  raw

  2 tbsp chopped or 12g

• Hot sauce

  1 tsp or 5g

Directions

1. Bring the water, milk, butter, salt, and black pepper to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Whisk the grits into the simmering liquid, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand until tender, about 7 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir the grits until smooth. Add about two-thirds of the cheddar and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Divide the grits between bowls and top with the remaining cheddar, the browned ham, scallions, and hot sauce. Serve immediately.