Pumpkin Cheddar Grits

Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 combine the grits and some cold water in a bowl; the husks will rise to the top; drain in a mesh strainer.
• 2 combine the grits, 1 1/2 cups water, evaporated milk, and salt in a slow cooker.
• 3 using a wooden or plastic spoon, stir for 15 seconds.
• 4 add in the pumpkin and pepper, stir to combine.
• 5 cover and cook on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or on low for 7 to 9 hours, until thick and creamy.
• 6 stir in the butter and cheese; cover, turn off the cooker and let stand for 10 minutes or until the butter and cheese melt.
• 7 serve immediately.