Cheesy Shrimp & Grits Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 1 bring 4 cups chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits.
• 2 cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
• 3 stir together grits, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and monterey jack cheese.
• 4 melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
• 5 stir together green onion mixture, grits mixture, shrimp, and next 3 ingredients.
• 6 pour into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
• 7 sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• 8 bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.