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.

Sibusiso Zulu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family and they all love it too.


Zap Ahmad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Marcia Cruz
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


M saqlain Nawaz
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family and they all love it too.


Blessing Yeboah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Nyakume Nyakume
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


agha hammad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family and they all love it too.


Mari Ppdpl
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Usman Usman
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyky kapongo mpoyi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family and they all love it too.


mamun sheikh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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


bibek chhetri Bibekchhetri
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rasuljon Odilov
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family and they all love it too.


Kendra Cisneros
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.