Best 7 Blend Of The Bayou Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Louisiana bayou. With this guide, we'll introduce you to a medley of enticing recipes that capture the essence of this unique region. From tantalizing seafood dishes infused with Cajun spices to hearty gumbos brimming with aromatic ingredients, you'll discover dishes that evoke the spirit of the bayou and gratify your taste buds. Get ready to explore a realm of culinary wonders, where each recipe unfolds a story of tradition, culture, and the bounty of the bayou.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me when I first moved to Louisiana. It's been handed down in my husband's family for generations. It's quick to prepare, nutritious and beautiful. I've passed it on to my children, too. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup cooked rice
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, cook and stir cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in shrimp, crab, soup, rice, mushrooms, garlic salt, pepper sauce, cayenne and cream cheese mixture., Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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This is a delicious recipe we found in a "Taste of Home" magazine. We recommend you use smaller shrimp, or slice the bigger ones in half to make them more manageable for eating. If you left out the shrimp, it would make an excellent hot party dip or spread.

Provided by The MysticWood

Categories     Spreads

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 lb medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
2 (6 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter flavored cracker, crushed (about 12)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and 2 tbsp of the butter over low heat until melted and smooth.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in the remaining butter until tender.
  • Stir in cream cheese mixture.
  • Stir in shrimp, soup, mushrooms, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper and rice.
  • Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish. Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 806.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 25.8

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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This recipe is slightly different that the other recipe that is posted for Blend of the Bayou. Here in Louisiana there are several versions of this dish. This is the one that is served at a local restaurant in their plate lunches on Friday. This dish freezes well and everyone I've served it to really enjoys it.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 lb shrimp, boiled and peeled
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/3 cup bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mushroom, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
2 cups crabmeat
3/4 cup cooked rice
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven: 350°F.
  • Melt cream cheese and butter in a double boiler or microwave.
  • In a large skiller, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and shrimp in 2 tablespoons butter.
  • In a large mixing bowl add all other ingredients.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9 inch glass casserole dish.
  • Top with sharp grated cheese and then cracker crumbs (if you would like, you can freeze the dish at this point to serve at a later date).
  • Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes (or until bubbly).
  • Serve warm.

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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Categories     Mushroom

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can cream of mushroom
1 8 oz block cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 large onion chopped
1 large green bell pepper chopped
2 ribs of celery chopped
1 can sliced mushrooms (drained)
1 lb. imitation crabmeat
1 lb shrimp
1 TBL garlic powder
1 TBL Tony's cease
1 TBL tabasco
3 cups of cooked rice (1.5 cups dried)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet saute (with a little butter) onion, bell pepper, celery, crabmeat, shrimp. Cook all until onions become clear and shrimp are pink. In the microwave melt stick of butter and cream cheese together (this only takes about 30 sec., make sure it is covered, may take a little longer). To cook the rice: get a 2 qt pot and put 3 cups of water and a little butter and salt and let it get a little warm, then add your dry rice. Stir it around and then put the top on it. Let it sit like that on low for about 20-25 minutes or until the water boils out and rice is soft. OR you can just buy the boil in a bag or microwaveable, it just has to be 3 cups of cooked rice. Then get a large bowl and combine all ingredients except cheese, pour into a casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake @ 350 for about 30 minutes or until warm.

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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My sister-in-law shared this recipe when I first moved to Louisiana. It's been handed down in my husband's family for generations. It's quick to prepare, nutritious and beautiful. I've passed it on to my children, too.--Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalk (blank)s celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup cooked rice
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the shrimp, crab, soup, mushrooms, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, cayenne and rice.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 273.6 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1414.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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My sister-in-law shared this recipe when I first moved to Louisiana. It's been handed down in my husband's family for generations. It's quick to prepare, nutritious and beautiful. I've passed it on to my children, too.--Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalk (blank)s celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup cooked rice
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the shrimp, crab, soup, mushrooms, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, cayenne and rice.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 273.6 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1414.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces cream cheese
1 sticks butter
1 pounds shrimp
1 units onion
1 units bell pepper
2 ribs celery
2 tablespoons butter
1 cans mushroom soup
1 cans mushrooms
1 tablespoons garlic salt
1 teaspoons tabasco
0.5 teaspoons red pepper
1 pints crab meat
0.75 cups cooked rice
1 units sharp cheese
1 units cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Melt cream cheese and 1 stick of butter using double boiler. Saute shrimp, onion, bell pepper, and celery in 2 Tbsp. butter. Add to first mixture. Add soup, mushrooms, seasonings, crab meat and rice. Mix well.
  • Place in 2 qt. casserole and top with cheese and cracker crumbs.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for dishes like gumbo and jambalaya, which rely on fresh vegetables and seafood.
  • Don't Skimp on the Roux: The roux is the base of many Cajun and Creole dishes, and it's important to take the time to make it properly. Cook the roux slowly and stir it constantly to prevent it from burning.
  • Season to Taste: Cajun and Creole food is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to season your dishes to taste. Use a variety of spices, such as cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, to create a flavorful dish.
  • Cook Low and Slow: Many Cajun and Creole dishes are cooked low and slow, which allows the flavors to develop and meld together. This is especially important for dishes like gumbo and jambalaya.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article are a great way to explore the delicious flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine. With a little planning and effort, you can create authentic dishes that will impress your friends and family. So put on your apron, fire up the stove, and start cooking!

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