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Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits - Cheesy, hearty, perfect Southern meal!

Being from the South, I’m not sure how I only recently heard of combining shrimp and grits. I have certainly eaten more than my fair share of each, but never together. After seeing two different recipes in one week, I had to try this for myself, and I’m so glad I did! This version of baked shrimp and grits is adapted from both recipes. I encourage you to go check out each one and try whichever one appeals most to you. Just be sure to try shrimp and grits!

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Shrimp and Grits - Cheesy, hearty, perfect Southern meal!

Baked Shrimp and Grits

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This simple baked shrimp and grits casserole is hearty and filling. Perfect Southern meal!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 dashes cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese reduced fat is fine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound raw medium shrimp peeled and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8″ square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Bring broth, milk, salt, and cayenne pepper to a low boil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Slowly pour in grits while whisking, and whisk until smooth. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened but still soupy.
  3. Add cream cheese and butter, and stir and continue cooking until melted. Add cheddar cheese, turn off heat, and stir until melted. Add shrimp and chives, and gently stir until combined.
  4. Pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish, and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

Notes

Casserole will seem runny if served right out of the oven, but it will firm up after resting for a few minutes. If you substitute green onions for chives, slice them very thin or the flavor may be overpowering.

Adapted from Oh So Quick and Easy Shrimp and Grits at Call Me PMC and Shrimp and Grits Casserole from The Kitchen Is My Playground.

 

  • Author: Andi
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Southern

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Comments

  1. CHRIS KIMMIONS says

    September 25, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    WOLUD LIKE TO GET A RECIPE FOR FRIED CORN BREAD,IT’S MADE LIKE A PANCAKE AND HAS CORNMEAL IN IT, MY MOM AND HER MOM USE TO MAKE IT. THEY HAVE BOTH PASSED AWAY, BUT DIDN’T LEAVE THE RECIPE.

    THANKS,

    CHRIS

    Reply
    • Andi says

      September 25, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      Hi, Chris. Can you tell me more about what it’s like? Is it like pancakes you would eat with syrup or cornbread? I have a Southern skillet cornbread recipe here, but I’m not sure if that’s what you have in mind. Here is a proposal.

      Reply
  2. Patti says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Just made your Chinese turkey and green beans ! It was amazing:))) thx

    Reply
    • Andi says

      December 10, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      This makes me so happy to hear, Patti! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

      Reply

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