🧇🍤 Southern Shrimp & Grits
Breakfast FeastThe ultimate Southern
breakfast loaded with sweet and
savory favorites.
📝 Ingredients:
For the shrimp & grits:1 lb large
shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup
stone-ground grits3 cups water or
chicken broth1 cup whole milk3
tablespoons butter1 cup shredded
cheddar cheese2 cloves garlic,
minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning½
teaspoon smoked paprikaSalt and
black pepper, to tasteFor the sausage
& peppers:12 oz smoked sausage,
sliced into rounds1 green bell pepper
, sliced1 small onion, sliced1
tablespoon butterFor the breakfast
sides:8 slices thick-cut bacon8
breakfast sausage links8 large eggs4
hash brown patties8 small
wafflesButter and maple syrup, for
serving🍴 How to prepare it:
1️⃣ Make the cheesy grits:Bring the
broth and milk to a gentle simmer,
slowly whisk in the grits, and cook
until thick and creamy. Stir in butter
and cheddar for creamy cheese grits,
Southern comfort food, and a hearty
breakfast favorite.
2️⃣ Cook the Cajun shrimp:Season the
shrimp with Cajun seasoning,
paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté with
butter and garlic just until opaque and
fully cooked. Spoon over a portion of
grits for Cajun shrimp and grits, easy
brunch recipe, and restaurant-style
breakfast.
3️⃣ Brown the sausage and
peppers:Cook the smoked sausage
rounds until deeply caramelized, then
add sliced peppers and onions and
sauté until tender. Meanwhile, cook
the bacon, sausage links, and hash
browns until browned for a loaded
breakfast skillet, savory brunch idea,
and family breakfast feast.
4️⃣ Prepare the eggs and waffles:Cook
half the eggs sunny-side or over-
medium until the whites are fully set,
and softly scramble the remaining
eggs. Toast or cook the waffles until
golden and crisp for fluffy scrambled
eggs, golden breakfast waffles, and a
weekend brunch favorite.
5️⃣ Build the breakfast feast:Arrange cheesy grits with butter, Cajun shrimp
and grits, smoked sausage with
peppers and onions, eggs, bacon-
topped hash browns, sausage links,
and waffles together on a large
platter. Serve with butter and maple
syrup for an ultimate breakfast feast,
Southern brunch spread, and best
comfort breakfast.Prep time: 20
minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes |
Total time: 1 hour | Servings: 4
peopleCalories: ~980 per serving |
Protein: ~52g per serving