SHRIMP AND GRITS BAKE

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Creamy grits are even better with the addition of cheese, herbs and plenty of shrimp. Serve it as a side, or the main course.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper mix
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 container (5.2 oz) Boursin® cheese with garlic and herbs
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook vegetable mix in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • In 4-quart heavy saucepan, heat milk and broth to boiling. Gradually add grits and salt, stirring constantly with whisk. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in pepper and cheese. Stir in vegetable mixture, shrimp, eggs, parsley and thyme. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

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