Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

coarsely ground grits

3 cups

water

2 tsp

salt

2 cups

half-and-half

2 lb

uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

salt

1 pinch

cayenne pepper, or to taste

lemon, juiced

1 lb

andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

slices bacon

green bell pepper, chopped

red bell pepper, chopped

yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 cup

chopped onion

1 tsp

minced garlic

1/4 cup

butter

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

chicken broth

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 cup

shredded sharp Cheddar cheese