Mermaid Shells and Cheese Recipe

Name: Mermaid Shells and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) Velveeta shells and cheese dinner, mix with the cheese pouch, not the powder; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream; ¼ cup milk; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 12 ounces imitation crabmeat, cut up; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; ½ cup crushed buttery cracker, measure after crushing

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) Velveeta shells and cheese dinner, mix with the cheese pouch, not the powder
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 ounces imitation crabmeat, cut up
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup crushed buttery cracker, measure after crushing

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Lightly grease a 2-qt casserole dish; set aside.
3
Prepare the Velveeta mix according to the package, adding the cheese sauce.
4
Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the 1 tbsp of butter.
5
Saute the onions, garlic and red pepper until soft.
6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the rf sour cream, milk, and paprika.
7
Stir in the prepared Velveeta shells and cheese, shredded cheese and cut up imitation crabmeat.
8
Mix together well.
9
Pour this mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
10
Mix together the melted 2 tbsp of butter and crushed crackers.
11
Sprinkle over casserole.
12
Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) Velveeta shells and cheese dinner, mix with the cheese pouch, not the powder, 1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Mermaid Shells and Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mermaid Shells and Cheese

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