Fast Hammy Grits Recipe

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup small-dice, fully cooked ham (about 2 ounces)
• 1/3 cup white or yellow grits (not instant)
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 medium scallion
• Hot sauce, such as Cholula or Tabasco

1. Combine the water, milk, butter, and measured salt and pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
5. Whisk the grits into the simmering milk mixture and bring to a boil.
6. Continue to boil without stirring for 1 minute.
7. Cover with a tightfitting lid, remove the pan from the heat, and let sit until the grits are tender, about 7 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, shred the cheese on the large holes of a box grater (you should have about 3/4 cup).
9. Thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallion; set aside.
10. When the grits are ready, uncover and stir them to incorporate all of the liquid; stir until the grits are smooth.
11. Sprinkle with two-thirds of the cheese and stir until combined and melted.
12. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
13. Divide the grits between 2 bowls and sprinkle with the remaining third of the cheese.
14. Top with the reserved ham and scallions and add a few dashes of hot sauce.
15. Serve immediately.

water, milk, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, ham, white, cheddar cheese, scallion, sauce

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/fast-hammy-grits-30077 (may not work)