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Butternut Squash Grits
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Feel free to substitute any cooked and pureed winter squash or pumpkin here.</p>Source: Homespun Seasonal Living Website (Entered by Market Manager)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 cups
Cooked & Pureed Butternut Squash (or other winter squash)
3 cups
water
2 tbsp
Butter, divided
1 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
pepper
3/4 cup
stone ground grits
Step by Step Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the water, 1 tablespoon of butter, salt, pepper, and pureed squash.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Whisk in the grits, turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Stir frequently, this important to prevent sticking and scorching - stir frequently.
- Cook until the grits are soft and the water has been absorbed - 45 minutes to an hour.
- Remove from heat, stir in the other tablespoon of butter and serve warm.