Grits with Butter & Sugar and Crispy Spam

Grits with butter and sugar served alongside crispy fried Spam is the kind of simple, comforting Southern breakfast that feels like childhood — warm creamy grits made sweet and silky, paired with salty, golden-browned Spam that hits you with nostalgia in every bite. It’s humble, cozy, and the kind of meal that fills your whole morning with warmth. One spoonful feels like home.

Ingredients

For the grits:

2 cups water

2 cups milk

1 cup quick grits

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter

2–3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)

For the Spam:

1 can Spam, sliced

1 tablespoon butter or oil for frying

Instructions

Make the grits:

Bring water and milk to a boil.

Whisk in grits and salt.

Reduce heat and cook until thick and creamy, stirring often.

Stir in butter until melted.

Add sugar to taste — start with 2 tablespoons and adjust for your sweetness level.

Cook the Spam:

Slice Spam into 1/4-inch pieces.

Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high.

Fry Spam slices 2–3 minutes per side until browned and crispy.

Serve:

Scoop warm, sweet, buttery grits into a bowl.

Add crispy Spam on the side — or cut it into cubes and mix it right in.

Perfect for breakfast, late-night cravings, or anytime you need quick Southern comfort.