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Fried Grits With Ham

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking hominy grits
1 1/2 cups finely diced, fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Shortening
Maple-flavored syrup

Directions

In saucepan combine 4 cups water and salt; bring to boiling. slowly stir in grits. cook covered, over low heat for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in ham and margarine. Pour into a greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Cool; chill till firm, about 3 hours.

Cut in 2-inch squares. Beat eggs with 2 tablespoons cold water; dip squares in egg mixture, then in flour. In skillet cook grist squares on both sides in small amount of hot shortening till golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with maple

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