"GO BIG ORANGE" PUMPKIN GRITS

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"Go Big Orange" is a well-known phrase around our parts, referring to the Tennessee Volunteers, UT's famous football team. I hope they do better this coming season - we have a new coach. These grits have to be good - I love pumpkin, and imagine it makes grits very tasty! You can use a cast iron casserole for this, or a glass or...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c chicken broth
2 c water
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 c quick cooking grits, not instant
1 lb can pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow, not white cheddar)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken broth, water, and garlic in medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to boil and slowly stir in the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat. Mix in pumpkin puree, stirring until thoroughly combined.
  • 2. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Add a small amount of hot grits to beaten eggs and stir well. Then blend all back into the grits mixture. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Season grits with nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Pour grits into a greased cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Bake grits about 50 minutes until set and lightly puffed and brown.

Jana Beller
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The orange and pumpkin flavors are a perfect combination, and the grits are creamy and delicious.


Liwa Jali
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and pumpkin flavors were delicious, and the grits were cooked perfectly.


jason Currie
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The grits were creamy and delicious, and the orange and pumpkin flavors were a perfect combination.


Orestes
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These grits were delicious! I loved the orange and pumpkin flavors, and the grits were cooked perfectly.


Muzmil Mahar
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I made this recipe for my family for breakfast and they loved it! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the orange and pumpkin flavors were a perfect combination.


Jerusalem Mosisa
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These grits were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and flavorful. I loved the orange and pumpkin flavors.


Isabella Boehm
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The orange and pumpkin flavors are a perfect combination, and the grits are creamy and delicious.


Stephen Mwangi
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and pumpkin flavors were delicious, and the grits were cooked perfectly.


Munyaradzi Nyamadzawo
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The grits were creamy and delicious, and the orange and pumpkin flavors were a perfect combination.


hazzy boy
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These grits were delicious! I loved the orange and pumpkin flavors, and the grits were cooked perfectly.


MAMAN Lawan
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I made this recipe for my family for breakfast and they loved it! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the orange and pumpkin flavors were a perfect combination.


kaige demis
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These grits were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and flavorful. I loved the orange and pumpkin flavors.


Mustafa Khalung
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The orange and pumpkin flavors are a perfect combination, and the grits are creamy and delicious.


Eva Mabena
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I've never been a big fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and pumpkin flavors were delicious, and the grits were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faraz Akram
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This pumpkin grits recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors of orange and pumpkin were perfectly balanced, and the grits were creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.