Lafitte Landings Christmas Hash With Grits Recipes

MRS. PAYSON'S SPAM® AND GRITS BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Slowly pour the grits into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the grits constantly as they cook. Set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and sprinkle in the grated luncheon meat. Cook, turning occasionally, until the luncheon meat has browned. Pour off any excess grease, and stir half of the luncheon meat into the grits along with the tomatoes, sour cream, and half of the Cheddar cheese. Pour the grits into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with the remaining luncheon meat and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and the cheese has melted and is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

LAFITTE LANDINGS' CHRISTMAS HASH WITH GRITS

Steps:

• The turkey, roast and ham should be cubed from the leftovers remaining from the Christmas Day lunch. In a heavy bottom black iron pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add flour and using a wire whisk, stir until golden brown roux is achieved.
• Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add meats and blend into the roux mixture. Add hot stock, one ladle at a time until stew-like consistency is achieved. Add basil and thyme.
• Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until meat is falling apart, approximately 30 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, green onions and parsley. Return to a simmer and season to taste using salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender, adding additional stock if necessary to retain consistency. Serve over steamed grits.