Gouda Grits with Creamy Asparagus & Crab Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup grits Yellow
• 4 cups chicken broth or Stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 ounces gouda cheese Shredded
• salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup asparagus chopped in bite size pieces
• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt to taste
• fresh Parmesan cheese Garnish with, grated, optional