This truck-stop down-home southern recipe for Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy is comfort at its best. Our 4 ingredient version of this classic can be on your table in no time.
Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy
serves 5
Cooking Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 pound sliced country ham, rinsed, dried, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup black coffee
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10.8-ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuits), baked according to package directions
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ham pieces 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer cooked pieces to a serving plate and set aside.
2. Add coffee and sugar to skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to loosen pan drippings. Continue cooking until gravy is bubbling, stirring constantly.
3. Split biscuits and divide ham equally among them. Top with gravy and serve immediately.
Top off this delicious meal with one of our favorite desserts -- Banana Crunch Pie!
Note:
We like to serve this with warm cooked grits.