CHEESY GRITS AND SHRIMP

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I know it sounds like a very bad recipe. That's what I thought too. Crazy thing is *it's really good!. I got it from my mom (who got it from a friend) and after months of bugging me to try it, I did. I was shocked that I liked it. My husband has given it to a few guys at work and all love it.

Provided by L.A. Pet Groomer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grits (not instant)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (with or without peppers)
2 tablespoons butter
6 green onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
1 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled and cooked)
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (drained)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare grits in broth and salt according to package.
  • Reserve a 1/4 cup of both cheeses for topping and combine the rest.
  • In large fry pan saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the butter.
  • Add to grits (after grits are prepared).
  • Combine Rotel, shrimp, 1/4 salt with grits.
  • Pour into a 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and then serve.
  • NOTE: This is rather spicy and I don't handle "hot" to well, so I also tried it with diced tomatoes and not Rotel. It was okay, but to me better with the Rotel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 401.4, Sodium 2254.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 59

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