Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Our super quick version is souther comfort in casserole form!
Servings 5
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg - slightly beaten
- 1 pound medium size shrimp - peeled and devined
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. ( Use a large deep oven safe skillet or dutch oven or pour contents when prepared into a 8 x 8 casserole.)
- Saute onion and red pepper in olive oil until soft. Add cream and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Add grits and salt stirring constantly with a whisk until thick and creamy. About 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add butter, egg, shrimp and hot sauce and stir well.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly on the edges and shrimp is cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg