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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 43%
- Protein 69.94 g Good Source 140%
- Carbohydrate 42.08 g 15%
- Total Fat 43.44 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 18.49 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 391.82 mg High 131%
- Sodium 1697.06 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 11.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 672.09 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 702.52 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 16.24 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 2.39 mcg Moderate 12%
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.
- Is Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits healthy?
- Bacon-Studded Shrimp with Creamy Cheddar Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 850.45 calories and 69.94 g of protein, or 140% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1697.06 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.49 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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