Southern Shrimp and Grits

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1. 1Step 1: Bring chicken stock, milk, and butter to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in grits and cook for 12-15 minutes, until grits are tender and creamy.
2. 2Step 2: Remove from heat and stir shredded cheese into grits until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
3. 3Step 3: While grits cook, heat bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
4. 4Step 4: Discard bacon grease leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Blot shrimp with paper towel and add to a bowl. Toss with salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika.
5. 5Step 5: Heat skillet with bacon grease over medium heat until very hot. Add shrimp and sauté for 6 minutes, turning after 3 minutes. Stir in hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Turn heat off.
6. 6Step 6: Serve shrimp over grits topped with green onions, pepper flakes and bacon. Drizzle with sauce from skillet.