Southern Shrimp and Grits Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

to taste

Macaroni

2 cups, uncooked

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2 cups, shredded

Grits

1 cup

Milk

4 cups

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Bacon

4 strips

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, cook the shrimp over medium heat until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. In a separate large pot, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the grits, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Gradually add in the shredded cheddar cheese to the grits, stirring until it's melted and smooth.
7. Combine the cooked macaroni, shrimp, and crumbled bacon to the cheesy grits. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve your delicious Southern Shrimp and Grits Mac and Cheese hot, garnished with extra shredded cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired.