Name: Shrimp & Grits
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow grits (not instant); 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 jalapeño, seeded, diced; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup 1/3' cubes tasso, andouille sausage, or bacon; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional); 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided; 16 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined; 1/4 cup (or more) beer; 1/4 cup low-salt chicken stock; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

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Shrimp and grits, a Lowcountry classic.Ditte Isager

This Low Country favorite is spiced up with two secret ingredients: a little Budweiser and a lot of tasso, a Cajun-spiced ham. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

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