Sunday, November 9, 2014

Shrimp and Grits Casserole...Yes, Please!

I almost always order shrimp and grits when it's on the menu.  I love it, but rarely make it.  That's about to change.  Here is a recipe for shrimp and grits casserole, yes casserole, from food.com.  Woohoo!  Can hardly wait to make it!

Shrimp and Grits Casserole

  • cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • cup regular grits
  • cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 
  • cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • clove garlic, minced (or one heaping tsp garlic from jar)
  • lb fresh small shrimp, peeled and cooked
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Bring 4 cups chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir together grits, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir together green onion mixture, grits mixture, shrimp, and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.

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