Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup half & half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled

DIRECTIONS:
1 - In a large saucepan bring broth & half & half to a boil (the total liquid of broth & half & half should match the amount of water on the directions for the grits). Add salt and gradually stir in grits. Cook grits for amount of time listed on package. Stir in cheese and butter and stir until melted, set aside.

2 - Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms & garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque, stirring often. Add black pepper and stir until combined.

3 - Transfer grits to plates and top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

THOUGHTS:
Best recipe I could find for shrimp and grits that wasn't cajun style or made with tomatoes. Very tasty and easy.