Cheesy Grits and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grits (not instant)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (with or without peppers)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled and cooked)
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes (drained)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare grits in broth and salt according to package.

2. 2

   Reserve a 1/4 cup of both cheeses for topping and combine the rest.

3. 3

   In large fry pan saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the butter.

4. 4

   Add to grits (after grits are prepared).

5. 5

   Combine Rotel, shrimp, 1/4 salt with grits.

6. 6

   Pour into a 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with reserved cheese.

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and then serve.

8. 8

   NOTE: This is rather spicy and I don't handle "hot" to well, so I also tried it with diced tomatoes and not Rotel. It was okay, but to me better with the Rotel.