Ham with Red Eye Gravy
Ham with Red Eye Gravy pairs seared ham steaks with a bold, coffee-laced pan sauce that blends smoky drippings, a hint of heat, and savory depth. The gravy is brisk and slightly bittersweet, perfect for breakfast or brunch alongside biscuits, grits, or eggs. It’s a straightforward, classic Southern dish that spotlights the ham’s richness and the coffee’s punch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the ham scraps until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate, keeping the grease in the pan.
- 3
Add the ham slices to the pan and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Remove the ham and set aside on a plate.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and sprinkle flour over the pan drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and pour the coffee into the pan. Cook and stir until combined and thickened. Season to taste. Return the ham to the pan to warm through.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 99.46 kcal Low Source
- Protein 5.02 g Moderate
- Carbs 9.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 16.6 mg Moderate
- Sodium 399.96 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.01 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.01 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 28.82 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ham with Red Eye Gravy is a Cajun and Creole breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Coffee Extract, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 99.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham with Red Eye Gravy?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Ham with Red Eye Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Coffee Extract, Diced Ham, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ham with Red Eye Gravy?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 99.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham with Red Eye Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
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