Crockpot Cheesy Grits and Shrimp
A rich, comforting Southern-style crockpot meal made with creamy cheesy grits topped with buttery seasoned shrimp. Easy, hearty, and perfect for using up sale-priced shrimp!
Equipment
- crockpot
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 5 1/3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cups quick cooking grits
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into tabs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Franks preferred)
- 1/2 cup half and half (fat free optional)
- 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- parmesan cheese and diced chives (toppings)
Instructions
- Place chicken broth and grits into your crockpot.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar, cream cheese, parmesan, and hot sauce. Mix until combined. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
- After cooking, stir in 1/2 cup of half and half. Add more broth if needed to adjust consistency.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, garlic, optional hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the top of the grits. Cover and cook an additional 30–45 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve the cheesy grits topped with cooked shrimp and garnish with diced chives.
Notes
You can adjust the consistency of the grits by adding extra chicken broth after cooking. Use fat-free half and half if preferred. Hot sauce can be increased for more spice.