Crock Pot Low Country Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, uncooked
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs small shrimp, peeled & cleaned, vein removed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (3 ounces)

• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine chicken broth, salt and grits in the crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.

2. 2

   Two hours before serving, saute the peppers, onions, garlic, and shrimp in the 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add this mixture to the crock pot along with the cheeses, tomatoes with chilies, and cayenne, if using.

3. 3

   Continue to cook on HIGH an additional 2 hours.