Best Pumpkin Cheddar Grits Recipes

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CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS



Creamy Cheddar Grits image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup fine quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups grated aged sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated Cheddar and chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan. Add the salt, then slowly add the grits in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the half-and-half and butter to the grits and stir. The mixture will seem thin but it will thicken as it cooks. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, until very smooth and creamy. Off the heat, stir in the Cheddar, scallions, and pepper. Season to taste and serve hot with a sprinkle of grated cheese and scallions.

PUMPKIN CHEDDAR GRITS



Pumpkin Cheddar Grits image

Make and share this Pumpkin Cheddar Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Grains

Time 9h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup coarse stone ground corn grits
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin (or 1 cup canned pumpkin puree)
black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the grits and some cold water in a bowl; the husks will rise to the top; drain in a mesh strainer.
  • Combine the grits, 1 1/2 cups water, evaporated milk, and salt in a slow cooker.
  • Using a wooden or plastic spoon, stir for 15 seconds.
  • Add in the pumpkin and pepper, stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, until thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the butter and cheese; cover, turn off the cooker and let stand for 10 minutes or until the butter and cheese melt.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 740.1, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 10.7

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