Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add grits and garlic salt. Stir and reduce heat to medium low.

Step 2

Cover and simmer grits about 20 minutes until done. Stir frequently while cooking.

Step 3

Take grits off of heat.

Step 4

Add butter, cream cheese, shredded gouda, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.

Step 5

Add half & half and salt to taste. Stir, and cover grits until ready to serve.

Step 6

Cook bacon pieces in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towels to drain.

Step 7

Drain grease from skillet, reserving 2 Tbsp. for shrimp.

Step 8

Add shrimp to skillet and saute' until pink on both sides over medium heat (about 2 minutes).

Step 9

Add minced garlic and BBQ sauce. Stir a couple of times until shrimp is coated, then turn off heat.

Step 10

Ladle grits into serving bowls, then spoon shrimp onto grits.

Step 11

Top shrimp with crumbled bacon and green onions to garnish.