Directions:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half and half and 1 tablespoon oil Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is consistency of grits. Stir in 1 to 2 cups finely chopped cooked country ham.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet; place over medium-high heat. Scoop batter into a 1/4 cup measure; drop into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with softened butter.
- NOTE: The amount of boiling water needed varies depending on the type of cornmeal used. Stone-ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2012.84 Kcal (8427 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 616.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 68.48g | 105% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 353.63mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 15199.08mg | 633% | |
| Potassium | 3319.03mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbs | 193.39g | 64% | |
| Sugars | 4.89g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.11g | 68% | |
| Protein | 153.83g | 308% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 12.2mg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 228.5mg | 23% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 157.86 Kcal (661 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 48.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.37g | 105% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.73mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1192.04mg | 633% | |
| Potassium | 260.31mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.17g | 64% | |
| Sugars | 0.38g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.34g | 68% | |
| Protein | 12.06g | 308% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 17.9mg | 23% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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