Three Cheese Garlic Grits

Grits!  There isn’t a Southerner around that hasn’t had a bowl of grits.  With nothing added to them, they are plain, blah and just not good at all.  When you add salt, garlic, cheese, bacon and/or butter..you are in for a southern delight!  Something to keep in mind…when grits boil, they hurt you if they land on you.  They will pop out of the pot like crazy if they are cooking too high.  When they get on you….they stick to you and burn.   Just keep them simmering and you’ll be fine.  ~smile~

3 Cheese Garlic Grits with Shrimp

Three Cheese Garlic Grits

4 cups water, chicken broth is Great

1 cup grits, old fashion

1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons minced garlic, I used bottled in water

1 medium to large bay leaf

1- 2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

fresh ground pepper to taste

3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2  - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

Bring water, or chicken broth, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf to a boil.  Stir in grits, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.  Cook according to directions.  Add cheese, change the amounts to suit your taste, when done.  Taste and add more seasoning if desired. 

Serve with sautéed or fried shrimp, eggs, ham…you get the idea! 

Sautéed Shrimp

MMMMM, MMMMMM, MMMMMM, MMMMM, MM!!!  I love me some shrimp!  You can fry them, boil, sauté, bake, broil, grill…you name it and I’ll eat them!  I am so loving this…it isn’t even funny!  Add them to grits and OH MY STARS, I am going to eat a Generous helping!   Serve them on rice also…Yes!  Here are links to …Three Cheese Garlic Grits, Tomatoes and Rice, and Cajun Seasoning

Sautéed Shrimp 

1 lb raw shrimp, headed, peeled and deveined

1/2 to 3/4 cup each, onion, bell pepper, celery (I use less of the celery and didn't use any this time) and tomatoes,  cut depending on size of shrimp

1/2 to 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Rinse headed, peeled and deveined shrimp.  Drain.  Spray skillet with olive oil cooking spray.  Heat to medium/medium high.

Add veggies and cook for 2-3 minutes,

until they are starting to get a little tender.  

Add shrimp and sprinkle with cajun seasoning to your taste.  Stir several times to cook evenly.

The shrimp will turn pink when done. 

Enjoy!  <3 and Hugs!