Pumpkin Cheddar Grits with Bacon & Apples are cheesy, creamy and full of crispy bacon and softened apples. And pumpkin, of course!
Welcome to #PumpkinWeek 2020! I know some of you wait all year long for the pumpkin recipes to start flowing, and this week will definitely not disappoint!
I really stepped out of my comfort zone on this first recipe, and I am so glad I did. I’ve never been a huge fan of grits – I know, don’t kick me out of the Southern Girl group. It’s something with the texture. Anyway. That is no longer the case. Add some cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon and apples – and PUMPKIN, and you have a fall-flavored breakfast that you will want to indulge in as long as the cool weather sticks around.
They are creamy and cheesy, with pumpkin, sage, crispy bacon and sauteed apples. A perfect comforting breakfast for the cool fall mornings, that will help you quench your craving for pumpkin and cheddar grits!
It takes less than 30 minutes to put this amazing meal on your table. And, I’ll let you in on a little secret – it reheats well, too!! That is, if you have any left over.
What ingredients do you need to make Pumpkin Cheddar Grits with Bacon & Apples?
Vegetable or Chicken Broth
Old-Fashioned Grits (not the instant kind)
Bacon (I highly recommend maple bacon)
Fuji Apple
Salt
Rubbed Sage
Milk
Pumpkin Puree
Cheddar Cheese
You can definitely make this year-round, using pumpkin when ’tis the season, and just enjoying good ol’ cheddar grits (with the bacon and apples) the rest of the time!
How to make Pumpkin Cheddar Grits with Bacon & Apples:
Full Printable Recipe Below!
1.) Bring broth to a boil. Add grits. Stir, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.) Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until bronwed and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain grease and cool a bit before chopping or crumbling into smaller pieces. Leave bacon grease in skillet.
3.) Add diced apples to bacon grease (you can do this in butter if you prefer) over medium-low heat and saute until tender. Remove with a slotte spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4.) When grits have absorbed broth, add salt, sage, milk and pumpkin puree and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes on low. Stir in cheddar and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5.) Stir in apples and bacon crumbles, and serve warm!
I just want to reiterate how amazing this dish really is. Every bite is full of flavor and amazing textures. What a great way to start off the pumpkin season, right??
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Pumpkin Cheddar Grits with Bacon & Apples
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup old fashioned grits
- 4 slices bacon (maple bacon is a great choice!)
- 1 Fuji apple (seeds removed, peeled and diced)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp rubbed sage
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil. Add grits. Stir, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until bronwed and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain grease and cool a bit before chopping or crumbling into smaller pieces. Leave bacon grease in skillet.
- Add diced apples to bacon grease (you can do this in butter if you prefer) over medium-low heat and saute until tender. Remove with a slotte spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- When grits have absorbed broth, add salt, sage, milk and pumpkin puree and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes on low. Stir in cheddar and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Stir in apples and bacon crumbles, and serve warm!
Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 26 bloggers will be sharing over 80 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.
Drink Recipes
Hot Pumpkin Apple Cider by Palatable Pastime
Breakfast and Baked Goods
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Amish Friendship Bread by For the Love of Food
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread by Big Bear’s Wife
Cranberry Pumpkin Sourdough Bread by The Spiffy Cookie
Disney’s Pumpkin Muffins by Simply Inspired Meals
Easy Pumpkin Bread by Veggies First Then Dessert
Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread by Love & Confections
Keto Pumpkin Bread by Keto Basic AF
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Recipe by Blogghetti
Pumpkin Croissants by The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie by Our Sutton Place
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Pumpkin Spice Granola by The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin-Apple Muffins by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Crepes by Happily Curated Chaos
Savory Recipes
Fall Harvest Chowder by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Pumpkin Cheddar Grits with Bacon and Apples by Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin Chili by Cheese Curd In Paradise
Pumpkin Ravioli by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Spiced Pumpkin Hummus by Our Good Life
Spicy Thai Curry Pumpkin Noodle Soup by Making Miracles
Dessert Recipes
Candied Pumpkin Pie by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Easy Pumpkin Turnovers w/ a Chocolate Candy Drizzle by The Freshman Cook
Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake by Shockingly Delicious
Pumpkin Macarons by April Golightly
Tikvenik – (Bulgarian Pumpkin Strudel) by Caroline’s Cooking
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