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  • Servings 30
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Enjoy these shrimp and grits bites made using Progresso® chicken broth - perfect for appetizers.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 2, 2011

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick-sliced bacon
  • 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble; set aside. Reserve drippings. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Gradually stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until grits are thickened. Stir in cheese and bacon. Spoon into pan. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 450°F. Run spatula around edge of pan and under grits to loosen edges; turn upside down onto large cutting board. Using 1 3/4-inch round cutter, cut grits into 30 rounds. Place in single layer on large cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes; turn cakes over. Bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until crisp and browned.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, add shrimp and garlic to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    Top each grits cake with 1 heaping teaspoon shrimp mixture; sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition

40 Calories, 1 1/2g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
40
Total Fat
1 1/2g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Sodium
250mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Very Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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