Shrimp and Grits

Grits:
3 c water
2 1/2 c milk
1 1/4 c ground grits
**I prefer quick grits to make this a weeknight dinner. If using quick, just mix per directions on container. Make 4 servings.
3 T Cream Cheese
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 T butter
salt and pepper to taste


Make grits, add rest of indredients and heat on very low until cheese is melted.


Shrimp/Sausage


1 Package Andouille (or Polish or Smoked) Sausage
1 bag frozen shrimp
1 tsp. Creole or Cajun Seasoning
1/2 tsp parsley


Slice sausage into 1/2 inch medallions, saute until cooked and slightly brown. If using pre-cooked shrimp, add straight into sausage, add seasoning, and saute until warm through. **If using uncooked shrimp, thaw and peal. Remove sausage to plate and leave grease, sauté shrimp with seasoning until pink and cooked, add sausage and saute a few more minutes.


Serve shrimp and sausage over the cheese grits.


*Could also add diced chicken breast in addition or replacement to shrimp.