PAN FRIED QUAIL WITH GRITS AND HAM

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THis dish calls for country ham which is salt cured to be VERY cautious with any salt you want to add. This is a dish served in Charleston by many families. and can be served for breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Quail

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 quail
4 slices country ham, about 2 ounces each
2 green onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grits
water for grits, per package directions
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pan-fry quail in butter until done, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove to plate and keep warm in 200 degree oven.
  • Pan-fry country ham in butter left over from quail until done, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side remove to plate.
  • Prepare grits per package direction, cook for required time.
  • When grits are done, add grated cheese, salt and pepper stir well until cheese is melted.
  • Add half and half, a little at a time, continuing to cook and stirring until grits are creamy.
  • serve Creamy Cheese Grits on plate, arrange quail on plate. Slice country ham into thin strips and place around quail.
  • Garnish with thinly-sliced green onions if desired.
  • REMEMBER Ham is heavily salted so becareful of how much salt you choose to add.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 25, Cholesterol 248.3, Sodium 318.9, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 55.3

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