Grits A Ya Ya Recipe

Name: Grits A Ya Ya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken stock; 3/4 cup old fashioned grits; 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed; 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste; 1/4 cup butter; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 splash white wine; 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups chopped spinach; 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup old fashioned grits
1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste
1/4 cup butter
8 slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 splash white wine
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped spinach
1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 cups heavy cream
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
2
Slowly pour the grits into the stock while stirring constantly.
3
Reduce heat to low; simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream to thin the grits.
5
Stir in the Gouda cheese and 1/4 cup butter until melted and smooth.
6
While the grits are cooking, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook until the bacon fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the shallot and garlic; cooking and stirring until the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Pour in the white wine and stir in 3 tablespoons butter, cooking and stirring until the butter has melted.
9
Drop the shrimp in the skillet; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 minutes.
10
Stir in the spinach, mushrooms, and green onions; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes more.
11
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon.
12
Stir in 2 cups heavy cream. Simmer until the cream is reduced by about a third, about 10 minutes.
13
Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
14
Return the shrimp to the skillet to heat through.
15
Serve shrimp and sauce over the prepared grits.

1572

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups chicken stock, 3/4 cup old fashioned grits, 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed, 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Grits A Ya Ya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grits A Ya Ya

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