Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 3 to 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • few drops hot sauce or pinch cayenne
  • 2 1/3 cups milk (can use whole or 2 per cent)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned grits
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Cook the bacon, remove from pan and set aside.
  • Combine two tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 tablespoon butter, green onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper in a skillet and cook until vegetables are tender. About 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and hot sauce or cayenne and cook about four more minutes until shrimp are done. Set aside and prepare grits.