Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Name: Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups low fat milk; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup grits yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded; 4 slices bacon chopped; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves minced; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper fresh; 1/2 cup green onions chopped; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

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1030Calories

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4 SERVINGS

2 cups low fat milk

2 cups water

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 cup grits (yellow cornmeal)

2 Tbsp. salted butter

1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)

4 slices bacon (chopped)

1 1/2 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

3 garlic cloves (minced)

3 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp. butter

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground pepper (fresh)

1/2 cup green onions (chopped )

1/4 cup chopped parsley

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1030Calories

Sodium

Fat

Carbs

Fiber

Potassium

Calories1030Calories from Fat570

% DAILY VALUE

Total Fat63g97%

Saturated Fat33g165%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol435mg145%

Sodium1770mg74%

Potassium920mg26%

Protein56g

Calories from Fat570

% DAILY VALUE

Total Carbohydrate58g19%

Dietary Fiber4g16%

Sugars10g

Vitamin A60%

Vitamin C30%

Calcium50%

Iron30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Doggett 4 months ago

I've made it twice now. My husband liked it so much, he asked me to make it again. I

Teresa Ferro 7 months ago

It was delicious! My family loved this. I used prosciutto instead of bacon. Super yummy and I will make this again.

Jenn Noseck a year ago

Delicious! Could have used some acid - add a splash of white wine or lemon juice.

GillianDenhamJones a year ago

So yummy! Very easy to make and was delicious as leftovers as well!

Patrick Rose a year ago

It turned out great I followed the instructions with only one real substitution I used stone ground grits and this was a huge Mother’s Day hit. We had leftovers that the neighbors had and they loved it also

JB Wells 2 years ago

Perfect wish I cut back on cayenne pepper but I will be fixing again

Lun 2 years ago

Perfect combination. We made ours with instant grits and half and half to lighten it up.

Rice 2 years ago

Delicious, quick, and easy!! I would definitely make this again. My family really enjoyed this dish

Octavia Gary 2 years ago

This is the best I’ve had. Super easy to make and delicious!!!!!!! I served it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it!

Mona Alson 2 years ago

Everyone liked it very filling

Chuck Blaz 2 years ago

Pure Deliciousness. You wont be disappointed

Jim Conway 2 years ago

Turned out great all the neighbors raved about how good it was.

SpeedyChef 2 years ago

Delish! Husband said I will have to make it again.

Young-Stewart 2 years ago

Excellent. Didn’t make any changes and will make again

Washington 3 years ago

Family was very pleased. Very good. Will most def make again!

Mesha H 3 years ago

It was amazing! I’m definitely keeping this in my toolbox

Cynthia 3 years ago

This turned out beautifully. It was excellent! Loved it and the family loved it also!

Megan Mullaney Correira 3 years ago

It was pretty good, but there was a lot of sauce!

Reed 3 years ago

Great! I loved it. I used sharp cheddar instead of white cheddar and apple chicken sausage to accompany the meal. My husband loved it so much he wanted it again the next day.

SavvyCook 3 years ago

This was so good!! Special occasion good! My husband loved it too. I used only 1/2 tsp of cayenne because husband doesn’t like spicy. I can’t wait to make it again!

cathie manville 5 years ago

How have I never made this? Yum!

hi Sue 5 years ago

Very good! Easy to make

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