Brad's Famous Cheesy Shrimp & Grits
Easy, inexpensive dish that can feed a large group
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 757kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stone Ground Grits
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 lb. Shrimp lightly cooked
- 1 Smoked Sausage Fully cooked Cubed
- 2 10 oz. Cans Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 4 tbsp Sour Cream Optional
Instructions
- Peel and de-vein shrimp
- Lightly boil shrimp and set aside.
- Chop Smoked Sausage into cubes and set aside
- Combine Chicken Broth and Canned Tomatoes and bring to a boil in stock pot
- Add Grits and boil for 15-20 minutes
- Add Shrimp, Sausage, Old Bay, Salt & Pepper
- Stir and heat thoroughly
- Add Cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve with 1 tablespoon of Sour Cream for each serving if desired.
Notes
If shrimp are large, they can be chopped into smaller pieces if desired.
No water is required for cooking the grits as the chicken broth is substituted.
This recipe can be doubled and tripled easily. Usually less cheese is required when increasing the quantity. In addition, this recipe freezes well. You can prepare many dishes ahead of time for an event.
Colby Jack and Cheddar Cheese is also a great option.
Serving with Sour Cream is optional.
The sausage be hot if you like spicy shrimp & grits.