Shrimp and grits casserole: A creamy indulgence with turkey bacon
A delicious casserole combining shrimp and creamy grits topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and whisk in the grits. Reduce heat and simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Fold in the shrimp and half of the bacon. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add green onions or bell peppers to the mix.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg