Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Easy Creamy Shrimp and Grits Casserole with a crispy Cheddar crust. A Southern-inspired dish that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup additional shredded cheddar for topping
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Grits: Boil water or broth, whisk in grits, cook until creamy, then stir in butter, cheddar, Parmesan, and cream. Season.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté onion and bell pepper, add garlic, shrimp, paprika, and cayenne. Combine with grits mixture.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with cheddar, bake until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, add cooked crumbled bacon.
- Quick grits can be used for faster prep.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
