SPICY SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Quick and easy! This one will be loved by the whole family; it is a constant favorite in my house!

Provided by William A.

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons margarine
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the grits, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they begin to firm.
Stir the Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shrimp and vegetable mixture, canned tomatoes, and black pepper into the grits; pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 749.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g