Three Forks Market Place Recipes
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Ham and Cheese Grits
Use leftover ham in this savory Southern comfort food dish.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 8 min; Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
| 4 |
cups |
nonfat milk
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| 1 1/4 |
cups |
quick cooking grits
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt
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| 2 |
cups |
cubed cooked ham (about 1/2 pound)
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| 4 |
ounces |
Havarti cheese, shredded or cut into thin slices
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| 1/4 |
cup |
plus 2 Tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced and divided
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Directions:
In a 2 1/2- quart saucepan, bring milk just to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and cover. Continue to whisk every minute to keep from forming lumps.
Cook about 5 minutes or until grits begin to thicken.
Add ham, cheese, and 1/4 cup cup green onion; stir until cheese begins to melt.
Cover and remove from heat; let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
Stir again; spoon into serving dishes. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons green onion and serve warm.
Image and Recipe Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association
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Three Forks Market Place Recipes
https://www.threeforksmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/7741/Ham_and_Cheese_Grits