Categories: Entrees

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup regular grits
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound small fresh shrimp, peeled and cooked
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

2. Stir together grits, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.

3. Stir together green onion mixture, grits mixture, shrimp, and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.

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