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

Sachin Yadav
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This dish was a disappointment. The quail was dry and the grits were bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Corvin Koch
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I'm allergic to ham, so I substituted bacon in this recipe. It turned out great! The bacon added a smoky flavor to the dish.


Sphe Zungu
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This dish is a great way to show off your cooking skills. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The quail is cooked perfectly and the grits and ham are delicious.


Naazir Mehmood
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook and I found it difficult to follow the instructions.


Teta Sheriff
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I'm not a fan of quail, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The quail was cooked perfectly and the grits and ham were delicious.


Salha Faraj
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This dish is a bit expensive to make, but it's a great special occasion meal. I love the presentation and the flavors are amazing.


James Nii afadi
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I'm not a fan of grits, but I loved the quail and ham. I might try this recipe again with mashed potatoes instead of grits.


MAREJ Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I love the crispy skin on the quail and the creamy grits.


Jayden Chandler
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quail turned out tough and chewy. I think I might have overcooked it.


Joseph Okine
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The quail is so flavorful and the grits and ham are the perfect accompaniment.


Laki Akter
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I'm not a huge fan of quail, but this recipe changed my mind. The quail was cooked perfectly and the grits and ham were delicious.


Christopher Genovesi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-cooked grits.


Naveed Mazhar
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This dish was too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less ham next time.


Christine Ysterman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my quail didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Januz Gashi
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The quail was a bit dry, but the grits and ham were delicious.


Sardar Faisal Zaman
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. I like to serve it with a side of collard greens.


Rhodah Andayi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially liked the crispy skin on the quail.


Amara Butler
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The quail is savory and the grits and ham add a touch of sweetness. It's a great meal for a special occasion.


Brenda Fernandez
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This dish was a hit with my family! The quail was cooked perfectly and the grits and ham were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.