I Defy You to Name a Better Food Combo than Ham & Cheesy Grits

[mondo joe]

Bring it on.

[Generic Brad]

1. Mashed potatos with ham and cheese

But wait -- there's more. Top it off with salsa. Can you do that with grits and if you did, would it taste as good?

[mondo joe]

2. That is not as good as Ham & Cheesy Grits.

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Next, please.

[Bunny]

3. Mincemeat pie?

[mondo joe]

6. NOT FUNNY!

NOT FUNNY AT ALL!

[itsmesgd]

4. Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Bass Pale Ale

[Taverner]

13. ewwww

you must be canadian

[itsmesgd]

15. no, from south Georgia

it is actually very good. The doughnuts make the ale taste extra hoppy, then the doghnuts taste extra sweet. It is the speedball of junkfood.


I also like Porkchops and applesauce (Vegetarian- but I watched the Brady Bunch)

[Avalux]

5. I've never had Ham and Cheesy Grits.

[mondo joe]

7. It's never too late! I'll help:

Add 2 cups quick grits to 6 cups boiling chicken broth - lower heat and cook until thick - about 5 minutes.

Add a dash of tobasco, salt & pepper, some garlic powder or minced garlic or (best of all) a Trader Joe's garlic cube.

Add 1/2 cup milk (I used 1%), 1/2 cup butter and mix.

Add 3 beaten eggs, and most of 16 oz grated cheese and mix.

Pour into buttered casserole dish, top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

Swoon.

[Avalux]

8. Ya know, that sounds kinda yummy -

I've always been afraid of grits, but will have to try your recipe - thanks!

[mondo joe]

10. I brought that dish to a holiday party last year and had no fewer

than 10 people beg me for the recipe.

[TommyO]

11. Do you put the ham in the cheesy grits?

That would be incredible!

[mondo joe]

14. Nope - never! Ham is baked with a good homemade glaze.

But I do put them on the fork together - you get the two distinct flavors in one mouthful. It's awesome!

[Left Is Write]

9. It sounds good, but I've never tried it.

I'm fond of the following combinations:

Macaroni and cheese, baked, with bacon and tomatoes
Jam and cheese sandwiches
Diced hash browns with cheese and bacon
Shredded wheat and almond/raisin granola
Grilled cheese sandwiches and mint-chip malts


Hmm....a lot of my combos have cheese in them. Maybe cheese is the tie that binds. Er...so to speak.

[Taverner]

12. Amber ale and Pizza

nothing finer

[SteppingRazor]

16. lobster tail and drawn butter...

dry-rubbed NY strip and mashed potatoes


peanut butter and chocolate


Jack Daniels and coke

I'm sure I can think of some more...

[LaraMN]

17. Grilled chicken caesar salad and an appletini.

My favorite meal on. earth.