Ingredients
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4 cups chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup regular grits
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (4 ounces)
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2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
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6 green onions, chopped
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1 lb fresh small shrimp, peeled and cooked
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (4 ounces)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.