Shrimp & Grits Casserole
Shrimp & Grits Casserole features creamy stone-ground grits with sharp cheddar cheese, topped with seasoned shrimp and baked until golden and bubbly.
6
servings20
minutes45
minutes450
kcal1
hour5
minutesIngredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups water
1 cup stone-ground grits
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 2 cups of milk to a boil over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the stone-ground grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring often until thickened.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until melted and combined evenly.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir the cooked onion and garlic into the grits mixture, then transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add the shrimp. Cook until they turn pink.
- Season the shrimp with hot sauce and paprika, then arrange them over the grits in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the surface of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden for about 30 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to help it set and make cutting easier.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Shrimp & Grits Casserole takes the beloved Southern classic and transforms it into a crowd-friendly format that’s perfect for brunch gatherings or easy entertaining. Creamy stone-ground grits are enriched with sharp cheddar cheese and aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, creating a luscious base that’s somewhere between polenta and the creamiest mac and cheese. Tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp nestle into the grits and get topped with more melted cheese before baking, creating a dish that’s both elegant and comforting—the kind of recipe that makes everyone ask for seconds.
