🚍🍽️ Bring on the Flavor: Easy Shrimp & Grits Made with Grocery Bus Finds!
🍤 Shrimp & Grits
There’s just something about a home-cooked meal that brings people together. It doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated — sometimes the best meals are the ones made with what you already have on hand. That’s why this Shrimp and Grits recipe feels so special. It’s simple, full of flavor, and made with ingredients you can pick up right from the Mobile Grocery Bus.
But it’s more than a recipe. It’s a reminder that food can do more than fill our stomachs. It can fill our hearts too. Whether you’re cooking for your family, making something to share with a neighbor, or just preparing a quiet meal for yourself, this dish invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment.
The creamy grits, melted cheese, perfectly seasoned shrimp, and sautéed peppers and onions come together in a way that feels comforting and familiar. It’s the kind of meal that says, “You’re home now. You’re cared for.”
Here at Mercy Deliverance Ministries, we believe food is one of the ways God shows His love. Every item on the Mobile Grocery Bus represents more than just groceries — it represents care, dignity, and the belief that everyone deserves access to good food. And when you shop with us, you’re a part of that mission.
So go ahead. Make the meal. Gather around the table. Thank God for the little things. Because that’s where the joy is — in the simple, everyday blessings we sometimes forget to notice.
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” – Acts 2:46
The Mobile Grocery Bus is here for you. And we’re grateful to share this journey with you, one good meal at a time.
🛒 Ingredients Available on the Bus:
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Panamei Raw Shrimp (Large, 32 oz)
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Jim Dandy Quick Grits or Quaker 5-Minute Grits
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Land O’ Lakes Salted Butter
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Dutch Farms Cheddar Cheese (Sharp, Mild, or Shredded)
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Milk (Purity, Hiland, or Almond Breeze)
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Onions (White, Yellow, or Red)
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Green Bell Peppers
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Conecuh Sausage or Smoky Ridge Bacon
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Badia Seasonings: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Complete Seasoning, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper
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Morton Salt & McCormick Black Pepper
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Optional: Original Louisiana Hot Sauce for a flavorful kick
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
👨🏽🍳 How to Make It:
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Make the Grits
Boil equal parts milk and water, then stir in your grits and cook until thick and creamy. Mix in butter, shredded cheddar, and season to taste. -
Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet, sauté onions and green peppers in a bit of oil or leftover sausage/bacon drippings. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and tender. -
Assemble Your Bowl
Scoop grits into a bowl, top with shrimp and veggies, and add sausage or bacon bits. Drizzle hot sauce on top for a little heat if you like.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
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Quick and easy to prepare
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Uses ingredients right from your pantry or the bus
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A perfect balance of flavor and comfort
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Reminds us that God’s love is found in the little things—like a warm meal and full stomach
🛻 Find It All on the Mobile Grocery Bus
We carry everything you need to make this dish and more. Visit our schedule to see when the Mobile Grocery Bus is coming to your area.
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