Who likes shrimp and grits? Meee! Let's rewind, when Kraft Foods contacted me to work with them to help promote their Fresh Take line of products, I jumped at the chance. I love the possibilities and the range of flavors that the Fresh Take flavors come in, nine different ones…all fresh and makes getting dinner on the table so easy.
The “Fresh Possibilities” Tour is going all over the country and making over 600 stops at a grocery store near you…so you can try the Kraft Fresh Take products in recipes Kraft has created. Yesterday, they made a stop to a Publix in Orlando, Florida and I stopped by to check it out. To find out when the food truck tour will be near you, check out tryfreshtake.com.
So fun! Here's me with my friend Marsha and her son, Luke. He's so cute, I remember when he was in a stroller…oh man, I think I remember when he was in his Mom's belly!
They sampled an artichoke dip, four cheese meatballs and chicken tenders…my favorite was the artichoke dip! Luke's was the chicken tenders made with smokey mesquite bbq.
So on to the recipe, I wanted to combine the easiness of the Chipotle Cheddar Fresh Take flavor with a favorite of mine, shrimp and grits. The Fresh Take packet has cheese, seasonings and breadcrumbs. I reserved a little for the grits and then placed the shrimp in a shallow dish with a beaten egg. Then they got loaded up with the cheese, seasonings and breadcrumbs. And baked for 15 minutes.
When the shrimp was just about done, I started on the grits. I love yellow corn grits (also used to make polenta). I like to add milk and butter to my grits…makes them creamy and smooth. Some of the chipotle cheddar Fresh Take got added to this too!
Here's a video, an appearance I made on Daytime TV showing how quick and easy it is to put together this recipe!
The verdict? Tastes so good and I love the spicy chipotle with the cheddar cheese in this dish and the overall convenience of it.
Want to try Kraft Fresh Take? I'm giving away samples along with a nice gift card for your grocery shopping, hop on over to enter!
Recipe
Chipotle Cheddar Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 pound uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pkg., 6 oz. FRESH TAKE Spicy Chipotle Cheddar Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix (reserve 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs & 3 Tablespoons cheddar cheese)
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place beaten egg in a shallow dish. Reserve the above breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese and mix together the remaining breadcrumbs & cheese in another shallow dish. Dip shrimp in egg and then FRESH TAKE mixture. Throw away any unused cheese mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp is cooked -- tender and golden brown.
- Bring 1 3/4 cups of water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits to the pot along with the reserved breadcrumbs and cheese. Stir constantly, for five minutes. Halfway through, add milk and keep stirring. Add butter, remove from heat and cover for two to three minutes. Stir a few times before serving. (Add more water for even creamier grits.)
- Serve grits in bowls topped with shrimp and garnished with parsley. Optional: top with more cheese!
- Notes: Make it a well-rounded meal by serving it with a salad for dinner.
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Courtney Mac says
Question: quick cook grits or “real”?
Thanks!
Julie Deily says
Hi there Courtney! I have used both quick grits or Bob’s Red Mill yellow corn polenta grits for this recipe. Hope that helps!
Tieghan says
That truck is so cool! What an awesome recipe! I love chipotle anything!
Lexie Lane says
Will definitely have to try. I know many recipes can go together but didn’t think of shrimp and grits!
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
This looks fabulous Julie! I love shrimp & grits!
Aggie says
This looks so good Julie!!! Shrimp & grits are one of those things I know I’ll love but have only tasted when ordered by someone else! I love how those shrimp are coated, yum!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I don’t think I’ve ever had grits. :/ Your recipe with the shrimp is the most enticing way I’ve seen…wish I could have a big bowl!!
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
I’m very picky when it comes to shrimp and grits, but you’ve made me a firm believer of making it cheesy and delicious!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I’ve never had shrimp grits before but you totally sold me on it! I mean who can resist cheesy goodness?
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
Oh wow this looks incredible Julie! 🙂
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
I gotta get on the grit train, this looks so darn good!!
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
WOW! I want to dive into that bowl, head first. Yum!
dixya@food, pleasure, and health says
i love grits esp with jalapenos or something spicy – this sounds delicious
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I have lived in the south for 2 years now and I still haven’t had grits. I need to make them soon! I love the idea of adding cheese and chipotle. 🙂
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
Love shrimp and grits! Yours looks amazing!
marla says
This looks great Julie! Seeing it all around Pinterest tonight 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
My husband loves shrimp 🙂 he would adore these!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
I love shrimp & grits and these look amazing!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Love shrimp! This looks so good!
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
DU-LEESH-USH
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
This looks awesome, Julie! I love anything involving grits!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I could eat this by the pot-full! Looks so so good!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I’ve never had grits. I’ve never really been offered to try and it didn’t appeal enough to make it on my own. But the way you have it here… totally appealing. 🙂 And I love the shrimp recipe! So much better than plain shrimp.
Marcie@flavorthemoments says
Those shrimp look so crunchy and delicious! Topping those creamy grits, that looks like one outrageously good meal!
addie | culicurious says
These look yummy! I’ve never thought of baking the shrimp but that’s a great way to do it! 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love shrimp and grits and this shrimp looks just fabulous!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Being a New Englander I have very limited grits experience, but this looks quite tempting.
Kristen says
That truck is too cool and love this creative recipe!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Oh my gosh. I need to try shrimp and grits soon. Never tried it before.