Ingredients

  • For Grits
  • 4 cups goat's milk (whole cow's milk will do)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup grits
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
  • For Ham, Egg, and Gravy
  • 3 tablespoons butter, plus extra as needed for frying
  • 4 thin slices country ham
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

Method

  • Bring milk, salt, and nutmeg just to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Slowly whisk in grits and reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring every so often to prevent sticking.
  • When thick and cooked through, remove from heat and stir in goat cheese, honey, and salt to taste if desired.
  • While your grits are cooking, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet and fry your ham until browned over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side. I fry two slices at a time to fit them in the pan.
  • Once all your ham is fried up, deglaze the pan with the coffee, scraping at the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Simmer until reduced by a third and then swirl in one and a half tablespoons of butter. Pour off into a bowl and reserve.
  • Wipe down your pan and fry your eggs in the rest of the butter, and serve the grits topped with ham, gravy, and an egg. And a napkin.