Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup diced bacon
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell peppers
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
Directions:
In a medium saucepan,bring chicken broth and milk to a boil.
Stir in grits and salt;return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover.
Cook 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cheddar cheese.
Keep warm.
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
Remove bacon and set aside.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
Add shrimp, peppers and onions;cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender and shrimp is no longer pink.
Stir in bacon.
Serve shrimp mixture over warm cheese grits.
Garnish with cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 42 min.