EASY SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Looking for a full-flavor dish in a hurry? Enjoy some down-home fare with our Easy Shrimp and Grits recipe. Utilizing quick-cooking grits, Easy Shrimp and Grits is ready to eat in just 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Classic Sweet & Thick
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Cook grits as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium-heat heat until crisp. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add shrimp and garlic to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in barbecue sauce; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Add cheese to grits; mix well. Serve topped with shrimp mixture and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 33 g