Bayou Seafood Casserole

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Adapted from a recipe found in a community church cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb cooked crayfish tail
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb imitation crabmeat, chunks chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup fine dry breadcrumb

directions

1. In a saucepan, add 6 tablespoons butter and cream cheese.
2. Heat on low until the butter is melted and cream cheese is softened, stirring frequently to combine mixture; set aside.
3. In a big pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
4. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and cook/stir for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
6. Add in cream cheese mixture, crawfish, imitation crabmeat, mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, and hot sauce; stir to combine.
7. Add in the rice; stir to combine.
8. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
9. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.
10. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, for 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly.