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Carolina Shrimp and Grits

Grits:
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grits
1/2 cup butter
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half

1. Combine water and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Gradually add grits and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter, Cheddar cheese and garlic powder.
2. Beat eggs and half-and-half together. Add to grits.
3. Pour mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 45 minutes.

Shrimp:
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons butter, divided
21 to 26 fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 1/2 teaspoons herbs de provence
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 slices bacon or strips of ham, diced and cooked crisp
Minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

1. Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon butter in saucepan until softened. Add shrimp, herbs de provence, Cajun seasoning and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until gray sauce forms.
2. Pour over grits and garnish with crumbled bacon or ham, parsley and lemon.

Serves 4.