Crock Pot Low Country Shrimp And Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs small shrimp, peeled & cleaned, vein removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (3 ounces)
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Combine chicken broth, salt and grits in the crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.
Two hours before serving, saute the peppers, onions, garlic, and shrimp in the 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add this mixture to the crock pot along with the cheeses, tomatoes with chilies, and cayenne, if using.
Continue to cook on HIGH an additional 2 hours.