Cheesy Shrimp-and-Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green drained canned
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1  bell pepper green chopped
• 6  green onions chopped
• 1 cup regular grits 
• 4 ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with peppers
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded divided
• 1 pound shrimp fresh cooked peeled

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. Stir together grits, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic, and saut 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir together green onion mixture, grits mixture, shrimp, and next 3 ingredients.
5. Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
6. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
7. Bake at 350 for 30 to 45 minutes.