Description
These Shrimp and Grits Bites are a delicious bite-sized version of the classic Southern dish, perfect for parties and gatherings. With creamy, cheesy grits topped with shrimp, bacon, and green onions, these savory bites are sure to impress your guests. #ShrimpAndGrits #SouthernAppetizers #PartyFood #GlutenFreeAppetizers #SeafoodBites #SouthernFood #Appetizers #ShrimpRecipes
Ingredients
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- 5–1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1–1/3 cups quick-cooking gluten free grits
- 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13″ baking dish liberally with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in grits, then turn heat down to medium and cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. (A splatter screen helps as grits will bubble.)
- Remove from heat, then stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour into prepared baking dish, cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate until solid (at least 2 hours or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Run a knife around the edges of the baking dish and turn the grits out onto a cutting board.
- Use a 2″ round cookie cutter to cut out rounds or a sharp knife to cut into 2″ squares.
- Place rounds or squares on parchment paper-lined baking sheets sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- When rounds have 15 minutes left to bake, crisp bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then remove all but 2 tbsp bacon grease from the skillet (add olive oil if needed).
- Turn heat up slightly, then add shrimp, green onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then sauté until shrimp are pink and cooked through (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cooked bacon.
- Top baked grit rounds with shrimp mixture, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Turn oven to broil and broil until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the shrimp mixture.
- Feel free to use regular cheddar cheese if smoked cheddar isn’t available.
- Make sure to let the grits cool completely before cutting to ensure they hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg