Shrimp and Grits Casserole

This Southern Shrimp and Grits Casserole is an impressive dish filled with bold flavors and comforting textures. In it, creamy grits are topped with a flavorful medley of seasoned shrimp, bell peppers and tomatoes. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper any time of year.

Easy Shrimp and Grits Casserole Recipe

Shrimp and grits is a traditional Southern dish that epitomizes comfort food with its blend of flavors and textures. Whether you like grits from the low country region of South Carolina and Georgia or Creole or Cajun grits, the outcome will be equally delicious. Southern shrimp and grits typically consists of sautéed or pan-seared shrimp served over a bed of creamy grits, often accompanied by a flavorful sauce and a variety of seasonings depending on the region. This recipe is a stellar option for serving flavorful shrimp and grits in a creamy grits casserole topped with a buttery bread crumb topping. How to make homemade Shrimp and Grits Casserole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Make Grits -In a saucepan bring the chicken broth, half-and-half and garlic salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits gradually in a steady steam. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook per the recipe until the grits are tender.
Butter and Cream Cheese – To the pot add the butter and cream cheese, stir until fully combined.
Cheddar Cheese – Remove from the heat adding shredded cheddar cheese, mix well.
Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Transfer Grits to Baking Dish – Pour grits into baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the reserved cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Cook Bacon – Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve drippings in skillet.
Cook Veggies – Add the green onion, red bell pepper and green bell peppers. Cook until tender then add the garlic.
Make the Sauce – Add the flour. Mix until absorbed then add the Rotel tomatoes, simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes.
Add Shrimp to Sauce- Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Mix well, then remove from the heat.
Pour Shrimp Over Grits – Remove the grits from the oven. Spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits.
Top with Breadcrumbs – Toss together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese with melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the shrimp.
Bake Shrimp – Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or just until the shrimp is opaque.
Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with crumbled bacon and green onions.

How to Make the BEST Shrimp and Grits Casserole Recipe

Key ingredients you’ll need to make baked Shrimp and Grits Casserole: Quick cooking grits (not instant), low sodium chicken stock, half and half, garlic salt, butter, chive and onion cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
For the Shrimp: Shrimp, bacon, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper or poblano pepper, garlic, all purpose flour, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, Cajun seasoning, garlic salt or table salt, lemon pepper, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese and butter to make the breadcrumb topping.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large saucepan, medium-size skillet, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, whisk and 13×9 inch baking dish.
Grits are made from ground corn much like polenta although the process is slightly different. It’s more finely ground that polenta and using quick cooking, not instant grits, in this recipe results in a creamy texture.
Serving Suggestion: Shrimp and grits is typically served as a main course. It is often garnished with chopped green onions or parsley and accompanied by side dishes like collard greens or cornbread.
The shrimp in this casserole are tender and succulent, absorbing the flavors of the seasonings and sauce. Once they’re added to the top of the grits, they finish cooking in the oven. Don’t be tempted to cook them completely on the stovetop or they can become tough.
Leftovers and Storage – Store leftover Shrimp and Grits Casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Shrimp can be tricky to reheat due to the fact that they overcook easily. In this recipe, they will reheat more easily and stay tender if you mix them into the grits prior to reheating gently in the microwave or 350°F oven. Alternately, you can remove the shrimp from the top of the grits and reheat them separately then combine for serving.

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