Shrimp and Grits Bake

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 container 8 oz refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper mix
  • cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 container 5.2 oz Boursin cheese with garlic and herbs
  • 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook vegetable mix in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk and broth to boiling.
  • Gradually add grits and salt, stirring constantly with whisk.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in pepper and cheese.
  • Stir in vegetable mixture, shrimp, eggs, parsley and thyme.
  • Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until set.

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Festive Touch

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