Southern Shrimp And Grits

• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
• 4 green onions, chopped

1. In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

chicken broth, milk, butter, salt, pepper, grits, cheddar cheese, bacon, shrimp, garlic, cajun, green onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southern-shrimp-and-grits/ (may not work)