Shrimp and grits casserole: A delicious southern delight!
Shrimp and grits casserole is a comforting Southern dish that combines creamy grits with succulent shrimp, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add grits, cooking until thickened.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Combine cooked grits, shrimp mixture, milk, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add hot sauce to the shrimp mixture.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or sausage for variation.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg