Creamy Southern Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and tender 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir farmers cheese goat cheese and American cheese into grits until cheese has melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.

Melt butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir tomato 2 green onions and garlic in the hot skillet until the vegetables are tender 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bacon drippings until combined. Cook and stir shrimp with vegetables until bright pink about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Mix grits into shrimp mixture and stir in half-and-half until smooth. Simmer the mixture to blend flavors about 5 minutes and add sherry. Simmer 3 more minutes before adjusting salt and black pepper. Garnish with sliced green tops of 1 green onion before serving.