Don’t be spooked by this savory combo
Old-fashioned grits are good, but pumpkin grits are NEXT LEVEL. We promise this “hug in a bowl” offers nothing but warm, pumpkin perfection.
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
Grits:
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup old-fashioned corn grits
4 tablespoons Vital Farms Sea-Salted Butter
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
Salt & pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Topping:
1/2 teaspoon Vital Farms Sea-Salted Butter
4 Vital Farms Eggs
Salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded for garnish
2 tablespoons pepitas for garnish
Black pepper for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring broth to a rolling boil and add grits. Stir vigorously, then reduce heat to low and cover. Allow grits to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Brown the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Let butter melt untouched, then whisk constantly once simmering. Simmer and brown, until butter is golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. When grits have absorbed the broth, stir in milk, pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, sage and nutmeg. Continue to cook on the lowest setting for 5-10 minutes.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and browned butter.
5. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and turn heat to low until the yolk firms up and whites start to sizzle, browning slightly.
6. Portion pumpkin grits into bowls and top with crispy fried egg, Parmesan cheese, pepitas, and black pepper.
