Red-Eye Gravy: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A rich and savory gravy made with coffee and either turkey bacon or chicken ham, perfect as a comforting sauce over grits or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken ham
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and the brewed coffee.
- Stir well and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add black pepper and chopped chicken ham to the skillet.
- Mix thoroughly and let cook until heated through.
- Serve warm over grits or biscuits.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg