blend of the bayou

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Joyce Lowery
Sterlington, LA

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.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For blend of the bayou

  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    onion, chopped fine
  • 2 stalk
    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
    mushroom pieces, drained
  • 1 can
    cream of celery soup
  • 1 pt
    king crab meat, frozen
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    cracker crumbs

How To Make blend of the bayou

  • 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.

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