"This Southern Shrimp and Grits Casserole is an impressive dish filled with the bold flavors of shrimp combined with creamy cheese grits...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups quick cooking grits
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6 cups low sodium chicken stock
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2 cups half and half
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1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
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2 Tbsp butter
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1 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese (softened)
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Shrimp:
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6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, reserve drippings)
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1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced, divided use (reserve some green onions for garnishing.))
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1 small red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
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1 small green bell pepper or poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
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3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
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1 Tbsp all purpose flour
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1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
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1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined with tails removed)
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1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tsp garlic salt or table salt
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1 tsp lemon pepper
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 Tbsp butter (melted)