Shrimp & Cheesy Grits Topper

Name: Shrimp & Cheesy Grits Topper
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 24 RITZ Crackers; ½ cup cheesy grits (See Tip.); 24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined (about 1/2 lb.), grilled; 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce; 1 tsp. fresh chives

Whether you're celebrating Mardi Gras or just want an elegant appetizer, these bites of grilled shrimp over cheese grits are the best choice!

Prep time:

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Total time:

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Servings:

Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

24 RITZ Crackers
½ cup cheesy grits (See Tip.)
24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined (about 1/2 lb.), grilled
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. chopped fresh chives

Directions

Spread crackers with cheesy grits.

Top with remaining ingredients.

Recipe Tips

How to Make Cheesy GritsBring 1 cup water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives; stir until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. This recipe makes 1 cup - twice what's needed to prepare the Shrimp & Cheesy Grits Topper recipe. Cool remaining cheesy grits, then refrigerate up to 2 days before reheating to use as desired.