Shrimp and Grits Dressing

originally from Southern Living.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

1 pound peeled, medium raw shrimp
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp creole seasoning
1 cup uncooked grits
1/2 cup (one stick) butter
3 large eggs, beaten
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Bring broth and seasoning to a boil in large saucepan over medium high heat.  Whisk in grits, return to boil, reduce heat to low, stir in butter.  Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir together eggs and next four ingredients in large bowl.  Gradually stir in about 1/4 of the hot grits mixture into egg mixture.  Then add rest of the the grits, stirring constantly.  Add shrimp and parmesan cheese.  Pour into lightly greased 11 x 7 baking dish.

Bake at 325 for 55 minutes or 1 hour until mixture is set.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving