Oh, now we’re talking a classic sweet-and-savory breakfast combo! Here’s a simple way to make grits with butter & sugar paired with crispy Spam:
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits (quick-cooking or regular)
- 4 cups water (or 2 cups water + 2 cups milk for creamier grits)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 can Spam, sliced into 1/4–1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
1. Cook the grits
- Bring water (or water + milk) to a boil with salt.
- Slowly stir in the grits.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened:
- Quick-cooking grits: ~5 minutes
- Regular grits: ~20–25 minutes
- Stir in butter and sugar until melted and well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness.
2. Cook the Spam
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add Spam slices and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and crispy.
3. Serve
- Spoon the buttery, sweet grits onto a plate or bowl.
- Top or serve alongside the crispy Spam.
- Optional: sprinkle a little black pepper on the grits or drizzle a tiny bit of hot sauce on the Spam for a kick.
If you want, I can give a shortcut “one-pan” version where you cook the Spam and grits together for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. It’s super easy for breakfast. Want me to do that?
