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Jambalaya Grits

Ingredients:
1Tbsp olive oil
1 stick of butter
1.5 C chopped yellow onions
1 C chopped green bell pepper
½ cup celery
1.5 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cayenne
3 package smoked sausage – sliced
1 lb Shrimp
1 lb crawfish
2Tbsp chopped garlic
3 cans Rotel tomatoes
7.5 C half & half
3 C old fashion grits
Green onions
½ lb. tasso cut into pieces
1.5 lb. sharp white cheddar cheese – grated
2 small package shredded cheddar cheese
16 oz. package cream cheese

Directions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, celery salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Cook, stirring until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden – about 4 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and Rotel. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the half & half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the grits.
Stir for 2 minutes. Add the ham. Cook, stirring until grits are tender and creamy – 15-20 minutes.
Stir in the green onions, and add the cheeses and cream cheese. Stir until it is completely melted – about 30 seconds.
Serve hot and ENJOY!