HOW DO YOU MAKE CHEESE GRITS RECIPES

Name: Southern Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; SHRIMP:; 8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning; 4 green onions, chopped

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe: How to Make It image

A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company’s coming. It’s down-home comfort food at its finest. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Stir in reserved bacon; heat through. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, FatContent 42g fat (22g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 241mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1845mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 41g protein.

CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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I was born and raised in the South. A few years ago I moved to Pennsylvania, where good Southern comfort food was hard to find. So I created these creamy, smoky Cajun shrimp and grits to remind me of home. —Kailey Thompson, Palm Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 bacon strips, chopped
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, FatContent 34g fat (17g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 215mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 968mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.

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