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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (367g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 4 slices country ham
Calories 859
Calories from Fat 491		(57%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 54.6g	83%
	Saturated Fat 25.0g	125%
	Monounsaturated Fat 16.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 248mg		82%
Sodium 318mg		13%
Potassium 654mg		18%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 0.7g
Protein 55.3g		110%
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Pan Fried Quail With Grits and Ham

Recipe #357314 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Shawn C
Feb 22, 2009

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.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1
Pan-fry quail in butter until done, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side.
2
Remove to plate and keep warm in 200 degree oven.
3
Pan-fry country ham in butter left over from quail until done, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side remove to plate.
4
Prepare grits per package direction, cook for required time.
5
When grits are done, add grated cheese, salt and pepper stir well until cheese is melted.
6
Add half and half, a little at a time, continuing to cook and stirring until grits are creamy.
7
serve Creamy Cheese Grits on plate, arrange quail on plate. Slice country ham into thin strips and place around quail.
8
Garnish with thinly-sliced green onions if desired.
9
REMEMBER Ham is heavily salted so becareful of how much salt you choose to add.