Shrimp and Grits

Bring first 4 ingredients (through salt) to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually mix in grits. Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally, 10 mins or until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients. Keep warm.

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, drain on paper towels, reserving 1T. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, set aside.

Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and salt, dredge in flour and set aside.

Saute mushrooms in hot drippings in skillet 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions and sauté 2 minutes.

Add shrimp and garlic and sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp are lightly brown. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice and hot sauce and cook 2 more minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.

Serve shrimp mixture over hot grits. Top with crumbled bacon, serve with lemon wedges.