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Gouda Grits with Shrimp and Crispy Sprouts, seriously the best grits ever!

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Perfectly creamy, tangy grits are packed with Gouda cheese, topped with plump shrimp and covered with crispy Brussels Sprouts. This is a game changer! 
4.58 from 7 ratings

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup Brussels Sprouts, very thinly sliced (about 6-8 sprouts)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup yellow corn grits
  • 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup Gouda cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped

Instructions
 

For the Toppings:

  • In a large skillet cook two slices of bacon over medium heat until crisp, remove bacon from skillet, roughly chop.
  • Wipe skillet clean, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add the shredded sprouts to the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally for approximately 3 minutes until they sprouts are lightly browned and crispy.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Grits:

  • In a medium to large sauce pan bring chicken broth to a boil, add grits and reduce heat to low. Cover and let grits simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When grits have absorbed the liquid, add cream cheese, cheeses and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir mixture well, cover and remove from heat.

For the Shrimp:

  • Place shrimp in a large plastic bag or mixing bowl, add garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and garlic salt. Toss until well coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and tender.

To serve:

  • To assemble the shrimp and grits, add a heaping serving of grits to two shallow bowls. Top with shrimp, chopped green onions, chopped bacon and additional pepper.
Serving: 1/2 recipe, Calories: 657kcal, Carbohydrates: 45.1g, Protein: 50.3g, Fat: 30.9g, Cholesterol: 282.2mg, Sodium: 1995.6mg, Fiber: 3.9g, Sugar: 5.4g
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