BLEND OF THE BAYOU

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This is a popular casserole in Monroe, Louisiana. Thurman's is quite famous for it. The first time I ate it, a nurse that I worked with brought it to work. This is my take on the recipe.

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 stick butter
8 oz cream cheese
2 Tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped fine
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 lb shrimp, cut into small pieces
1 tsp tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 c rice, cooked
1 can(s) mushroom pieces, drained
1 can(s) cream of celery soup
1 pt king crab meat, frozen
1 c cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Melt cream cheese and 1 stick butter in microwave. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
  • 2. Saute onion, green pepper, and celery in 2 tablespoons melted butter until soft.
  • 3. Add shrimp and saute until pink.
  • 4. Whisk soup and seasonings into cream cheese mixture.
  • 5. Add mushroom pieces, crabmeat and rice. Mix well.
  • 6. Prepare 9x13 inch casserole dish by spraying with nonstick spray.
  • 7. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  • 8. Combine cheese and cracker crumbs. Top the casserole with this mixture.
  • 9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
  • 10. This casserole freezes well before it is cooked and can be baked at a later date.

Dinesh Pandey
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.


Mamata Malla
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also good with pasta or even just on its own.


Jada Anderson
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Zahid Zaedi
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This dish is amazing! The shrimp are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bist Mina
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


khalil idris
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.


Naidea Jan
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also good with pasta or even just on its own.


Tyler Jordaan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jaxon Ann
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Ani Sermabikian
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavorful sauce and the tender shrimp. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Gavin van Vuuren
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cooks in just a few minutes, and the sauce comes together quickly. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Filippos Devaj
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. My family loved it!


tm tech creator
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.