Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup coarsely ground grits
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups half-and-half
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• 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese