Ingredients

  • 12 large raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 10 oz Andouille Sausage
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (de-seeded)
  • 4 cup Grits
  • 8 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 packages cream cheese
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 stick butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 box Tony's Creole Base (etouffe' mix)

Method

  • In a large stockpot bring grits and water to boil.
  • Then turn to simmer
  • Slice peppers and remove seeds.
  • Then slice onion.
  • Preheat skillet to medium high heat and add 2tbsp of olive oil
  • Saute peppers and onion for 5-7 min.
  • Then set them aside in a bowl.
  • Add one tbsp of butter to preheated skillet and add shrimp and sliced sausage.
  • Stirring as needed until shrimp is cooked through.
  • Set aside in bowl.
  • Prepare creole (etouffe') mix in skillet according to directions.
  • Add a cup or so of the cream cheese to mix and the cup of milk
  • Bring to light boil then add shrimp, sausage, peppers, and onions.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add cayenne, garlic powder, and hot sauce if desired
  • Once grits are done.
  • Add as much butter as desired, cheddar cheese, and some of the cream cheese
  • Then add the salt and black pepper ( consider paprika too) to the grits
  • Once creole base has reached desired consistency remove from heat.
  • Plate the grits and pour creole base over the top.
  • Enjoy!
  • And please post pictures!