Cheesy Shrimp Casserole
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Shrimp Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by separately cooking a mix of wild and long-grain rice and boiling shrimp briefly until just done. The shrimp's natural sweetness and firm texture complement the hearty rice blend. Cream of mushroom soup is combined with cheddar cheese and seasonings including Old Bay and onion powder to provide moisture, savory depth, and a cheesy flavor.
Mixing the shrimp, cooked rices, and the soup-cheese mixture thoroughly binds the ingredients. Baking the casserole at a moderate oven temperature melts the cheese and heats everything through, creating a bubbling top layer and a cohesive creamy interior with tender rice grains and plump shrimp throughout.
The Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood spice mix that adds warmth without overpowering the natural shrimp flavor, while salt balances the taste. The casserole is served hot from the oven, suitable as a main dish or alongside a green vegetable for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp medium size, peeled, tail-off
- 1 (12 ounce) package long grain rice blend
- 1 (12 ounce) package wild rice blend
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Cook wild rice according to instructions on the package.
- In a separate pot boil water and add shrimp cooking, cooking for 3 - 4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Drain shrimp.
- Combine cooked rice, cooked shrimp and remaining ingredients in one bowl stirring to mix it together thoroughly.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until cheesy is melted and bubbling.
- Remove and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 3215mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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