A little grits with your cheese? |
This week’s Baked Sunday Mornings challenge is for Baked Cheese Grits. This may be the first chance my fellow Baked friends have to see that my blog is about meals, not just sweets! These cheese-infused grits are simple comfort food elevated to an American classic.
My husband, John grew up in New Orleans, so when I told him that I was making grits (no, he didn’t laugh at his California girl), he suggested we make them with shrimp. I love shrimp but have to admit that I can’t handle really spicy foods so John lightened up the seasoning for me. We ended up with a wonderfully flavored sauce full of shrimp, Andouille sausage, and ham. This recipe is adapted from The Charleston Chef’s Table, a wonderful cookbook I bought on our trip to Charleston last year.
EliFla says
Your cat picture …must win the Pulitzer .. 😀 …thanks for recipe, have a nice weekend, Flavia
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I’ve never tried shrimp and grits but these look great!
Mary Hirsch says
When I went from Iowa to Florida State for college, I learned about grits. I love grits and boiled peanuts and collard greens – I adapted quite well to southern cooking. Paring grits with shrimp is very Charleston, isn’t it. A wonderful recipe, Susan and John. Brings back some memories for me. Isn’t that picture of Braveheart one to cherish?
CJ - Food Stories says
I am from the south and I’ve never had grits … I’m probably going to have to get right on this … Happy Sunday 🙂
Have Apron....Will Bake says
Wow! Your grits and shrimp look fantastic. That is something I need to try! I am surprised at how much I enjoyed these grits. So much so, that I’m thinking about making another batch today!
Candy says
Oh my gosh, that looks so good! I can’t wait to make this!
margot says
That looks like a fantastic meal, Susan! I love seeing how all the bakers served savory dishes this week.
busylizzybakes says
Wow, what a wonderful looking meal! And I love the photo of your cat 🙂
trustyourcape says
Susan, this makes me really, really sad that my hubby is allergic to shellfish!
stellinasweets.com says
This looks like a great meal, Susan! Being new to the world of grits, I’m just starting to think of the possibilities, and your Southern dish sounds delicious. 🙂
Kathy says
Shrimp and Grits is the one meal I look forward to when we go to Florida every October. Your dish looks amazing, Susan! A great Southern Classic!!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
What a fabulous breakfast. I make shrimp and grits for breakfast for guests occasionally. Love the andouille in this. I know it made your New Orleans man happy.
Have a lovely weekend.
Sam