Shrimp and Cheese Grits with Red-Eye Gravy Recipe | California Dairy Foodservice

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bacon fat or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ham, diced small
• 4 cups diced onions
• 6 cups shrimp, clam or chicken stock
• 4 cups brewed coffee
• 2 cups juice from canned tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes
• 3/4 cup Real California heavy cream
• 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 1 bunch fresh thyme, tied with string
• Salt
• black pepper
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups minced yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 15 cups Real California milk
• 15 cups water
• 5 cups yellow grits or polenta
• 5 ounces Real California butter
• 15 ounces Real California Jack cheese, grated
• 5 ounces Real California Cheddar cheese, grated
• 72 head-on spot prawns
• 3 cups micro arugula sprouts