Cheesy Grits with Sautéed Ham and Kale
This dish transforms cheesy grits from a side into a satisfying main course. Creamy grits are enriched with cheddar and Parmesan, then served under a topping of smoky ham and kale that has been cooked until tender in chicken stock. A final drizzle of vinegary hot sauce adds the perfect finishing touch to this comforting and flavourful meal, ready in about 50 minutes.
- Time: 50 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Love2Feed
Ingredients
- whole milk
- water, plus more as necessary
- coarse ground grits
- teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ounces sliced smoked ham, chopped
- large bunch kale tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
- unsalted chicken stock
- Hot sauce, for serving