Name: Shrimp, Sausage, and Kale Over Creamy Fontina Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: COMFORT FOOD
Ingredients: 1 cup stone-ground white grits; 3 cups water; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup shredded fontina cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 ounces smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced; 2 cups chopped kale; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste

Shrimp, Sausage, and Kale Over Creamy Fontina Grits

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Creamy stone-ground grits blended with melty fontina cheese and topped with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and sautéed kale. This Southern-inspired comfort food dinner is rich, savory, and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

Author: Chrissi | firsthomelovelife.com
Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
Cook Time: 25 MINUTES
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: STOVETOP
Cuisine: COMFORT FOOD
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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For the Fontina Grits

1 cup stone-ground white grits
3 cups water
3 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Shrimp, Sausage & Kale

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
2 cups chopped kale
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a gentle boil. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy.
Stir in butter and shredded fontina cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Stir in kale and cook until wilted. Return sausage to the pan and toss to combine.
Spoon creamy grits into bowls and top with the shrimp, sausage, and kale mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use stone-ground grits for the best texture and flavor.
Do not overcook shrimp — remove as soon as they turn pink.
Add a splash of chicken broth to the skillet before cooking shrimp for extra depth of flavor.
For extra richness, stir a splash of heavy cream into the grits before serving.

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