Ingredients

  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits, (not instant)
  • 1 can (16oz) pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp chedder cheese ( i use extra sharp)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • preheat oven to 350
  • put chicken broth, water, and galic in medium sauce pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • slowly add the grits stirring constantly.
  • reduce heat to medium low, bringing to a simmer, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  • mix in pumpkin puree, stirring until thoroughly combined.
  • beat eggs in a separate bowl.
  • add small amount of hot grits to beaten eggs and then blend all back into grits mixture.
  • add cheese and stir until melted
  • season grits with nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • pour grits into a greased casserole dish.
  • bake grits for 50 minutes until set and lightly puffed and brown.