Fried Grits With Ham

• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. finely diced, fully cooked ham
• 1 egg
• shortening
• 1 c. quick cooking hominy grits
• 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• maple flavored syrup

1. In saucepan, combine 4 cups water and salt.
2. Bring to boiling. Slowly stir in grits.
3. Cook, covered, over low heat for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in ham and margarine.
5. Pour into
6. a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Cool. Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
7. Cut in 2-inch squares. Beat egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Dip squares in egg mixture, then in flour. In skillet, cook grit squares on both sides in small amount of hot shortening until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Serve with maple flavored syrup.
9. Makes 4 servings.

salt, ham, egg, shortening, hominy grits, margarine, allpurpose, maple

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=580741 (may not work)