Shrimp and Grits Casserole
This Shrimp and Grits Casserole recipe is a fun twist on a classic. This flavor-packed casserole is the ultimate Southern comfort food!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 503kcal
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Grits
- 1½ cups water
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup old-fashioned corn grits not quick-cooking grits
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese I used Cabot Seriously Sharp
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz. andouille sausage sliced into ¼” pieces
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 2 bell peppers any color, diced
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Shrimp
- 16 oz. large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ Tbsp hot sauce
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- chopped green onions
Instructions
For the Cheesy Grits
- Using a large saucepan, add water, 2 cups of chicken broth, salt and garlic powder; place over medium-high heat.
- Once mixture begins to boil, add grits; stir until well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, for 18-20 minutes, or until grits are tender. Add half-and-half, butter, cheese and eggs; stir until well combined.
- Set grits aside while you finish cooking the sausage, bacon and onions.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, using a 12” cast iron skillet, add the sausage and bacon; place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until both sausage and bacon are browned but not crispy (~16-18 minutes). Remove sausage and bacon from skillet and pat dry with paper towels. Leave bacon grease in skillet.
- Add peppers, onions and garlic to skillet with bacon grease. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions turn translucent (~6-8 minutes).
- Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Return cooked bacon and sausage to pan. Add remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, stir and bring mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked grits (from above); stir until well combined. (Note: If not using a cast iron skillet, the grits casserole can be transferred into a traditional baking dish or casserole dish at this point.)
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
For the Shrimp
- Meanwhile, using a large bowl, add shrimp, hot sauce and lemon juice; toss until well combined.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Spoon shrimp over grits casserole.
- Garnish with green onions; serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1539IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg
