Fried Grits With Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In saucepan, combine 4 cups water and salt.
Bring to boiling. Slowly stir in grits.
Cook, covered, over low heat for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Stir in ham and margarine.
Pour into
a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Cool. Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
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.
Serve with maple flavored syrup.
Makes 4 servings.