3 cups water or 2 cups water and 1 cup chicken broth
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
½ tsp. Tabasco
2 tbsp. butter
¼ tsp. white pepper
kosher salt
Ingredients for Shrimp and Gravy:
1 lb. peeled fresh, wild-caught shrimp
½ cup of bacon, Tasso or andouille Sausage, cooked and chopped (Tasso would be first choice but I am unable to find it locally)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dry white wine
½ cup green onion, sliced
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Bring liquid to a boil, whisk in grits and a generous pinch of salt. Cook until porridge like, stirring consistently. Add cheeses, Tabasco, butter and pepper and mix well. Keep mixture warm.