Cheesy Shrimp on Grits Toast

42 oz. Chicken Broth
1 1/3 Cups Quick-Cooking Grits
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 (8 oz.) Brick of Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp. Half & Half (or Milk)
1/2 Cup Grated Italian Cheese Blend
1 tsp. Chopped Parsley Leaves
1/2 Cup Cooked, Peeled, & Deveined Shrimp, Chopped
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes, or until grits are thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese & salt. Remove from heat. Spoon grits into a greased 9 X 13-inch baking pan. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours, or until firm. Un-mold grits onto a large cutting board. Cut into 48 pieces. Brush a large jellyroll pan with melted butter. Place grits squares on pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn grits & bake 45 minutes more. Set aside. (Up to this point, the recipe can be prepared ahead. if preparing early, cover & refrigerate grits squares until you are ready to top with shrimp mixture.)

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk, stirring until combined. Stir in cheese, parsley, and shrimp. Top each grits square evenly with shrimp mixture. Top mixture with shredded Cheddar. Broil 5 minutes, or until lightly browned & heated through.

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SINGGAIL.