Seafood Casserole For Christmas Eve From The Farmho

Name: Seafood Casserole For Christmas Eve From The Farmhouse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Main Thing; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained; Roux; 2/3 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove pressed); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); Sauce; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup or (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup; 2 cups milk; Some More Main Thing Ingredients; 2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed (cooked, tails off); 1 (16 ounce) package frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained; Topping; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Serve With; French bread, sliced, garlic-buttered

Servings: persons

The Main Thing
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
Roux
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove pressed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
Sauce
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup or (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 cups milk
Some More Main Thing Ingredients
2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed (cooked, tails off)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained
Topping
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Serve With
French bread, sliced, garlic-buttered

1
Melt butter over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, onion, and celery until tender (5 minutes?); stir in mushrooms.
2
Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir and cook for ONE minute; add garlic and remaining Roux ingredients.
3
Whisk in the Sauce ingredients; cook for ONE minute, until thickened.
4
Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan.
5
Combine remaining Main Thing ingredients in the cake pan, pour sauce over and toss lightly to coat.
6
Combine Topping ingredients in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
7
Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly.
8
At the last 15 minutes, pop in a loaf of sliced and garlicky-buttered French bread (wrapped in foil for optimum delicious-ness).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Main Thing, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Seafood Casserole For Christmas Eve From The Farmhouse falls under the Seafood 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.

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Seafood Casserole For Christmas Eve From The Farmhouse

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