Ingredients for Fried Grit Cakes With Eggs And Tomato Gravy
- Grits
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper (if using)
- 1 tablespoon salt + salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon pepper + pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup ham or bacon grease
- 1 cup milk
- canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
- Country Ham (for serving)
- Eggs (for serving, approx. 1 per plate)
- Canadian bacon (for serving)
- Water (as needed)
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How to Make Fried Grit Cakes With Eggs And Tomato Gravy
- In a medium bowl, combine cooled grits, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
- Spread the grit mixture onto a large baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Using a large biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out grit cakes.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
- Dredge each grit cake in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the grit cakes in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In a separate skillet, cook the country ham or Canadian bacon until browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Leave 1/2 cup of ham or bacon grease in the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until the gravy comes to a boil.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained). Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a little water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- While the gravy simmers, fry the eggs in the same skillet used for the grit cakes until cooked to your liking.
- To assemble, place two fried grit cakes on each plate.
- Top each grit cake with a slice of ham or Canadian bacon.
- Place a fried egg on top of the ham.
- Generously ladle the tomato gravy over the eggs and ham.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
146 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
129g
Carbs
53g
