Shrimp, Peppers, and Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 1 cup bell pepper strips green
• 1 cup bell pepper strips red
• 0.5 cup canadian bacon chopped
• 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green drained canned
• 16 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
• 1.7 cups milk fat-free
• 0.5 cup green onions chopped
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
• 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined peeled

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
2. Add bell peppers; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
4. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes. Stir in green onions; keep warm.
5. Combine milk and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and stir in grits. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese.
6. Serve shrimp mixture over grits.