SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE PAULA DEEN RECIPES

Steps:

• "In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in skillet. Add the peppers, garlic, and Creole seasoning; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the wine and cook 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Serve shrimp over grits. Sprinkle evenly with bacon -- serve immediately. CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS In a medium saucepan, combine broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the grits, stirring until combined. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 1 hour. Stir in the half and half and cook for 45 minutes, stirring frequently or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, butter, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted."

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until grits are thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese and salt. Remove from heat.
• Spoon grits into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours, or until firm. Cut out 48 (1 1/2-inch) circles using a round or fluted cookie cutter (Paula used a clean tomato paste can as a cookie cutter).
• Brush a large jellyroll pan with melted butter. Place grit rounds on pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn grits, and bake 15 minutes more. Set aside. (Up to this point, the recipe can be prepared ahead. If preparing early, cover and refrigerate grit rounds until you are ready to top with shrimp mixture.).
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and half-and-half, stirring until combined. Stir in cheese, parsley, and shrimp. Top each grits round evenly with shrimp mixture. Top mixture with grated Cheddar. Broil 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and heated through.