Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits
Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits brings together silky, cheese-rich grits with smoky bacon and juicy shrimp for a cozy, Southern-inspired bowl. The rich evaporated milk and chicken broth create extra-creamy grits, while sautéed peppers and onions add a gentle sweetness. Serve for a comforting weekend brunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner when you crave warmth and bold flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Pour the chicken broth and evaporated milk into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the grits and salt; return to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the grits, stirring often, until thick, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until melted.
- 5
Set the grits aside and keep warm.
- 6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- 7
Cook and stir the bacon in the hot skillet until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 9
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet.
- 10
Return the skillet to medium heat.
- 11
Cook and stir the shrimp, bell pepper, and onion in the hot bacon drippings until the shrimp are bright pink and no longer translucent inside and the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 12
Stir the cooked bacon into the shrimp mixture.
- 13
Spread the grits into a serving dish, top with the shrimp mixture, and garnish with 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 850.45 kcal High
- Protein 69.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.08 g Moderate
- Total Fat 43.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 391.82 mg High
- Sodium 1932.07 mg High
- Fiber 1.12 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.52 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 662.87 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 702.52 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 16.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.39 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 850.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 850.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 13 steps.
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