Ingredients

• 3 cups water

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 cup coarsely ground grits

• 2 cups half-and-half

• 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

• salt to taste

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

• 1 medium lemon, juiced

• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

• 5 slices bacon

• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• ¼ cup butter

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese