BLEND OF THE BAYOU

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Provided by The MysticWood

Categories Spreads

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 lb medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
2 (6 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter flavored cracker, crushed (about 12)

Steps:

In a small saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and 2 tbsp of the butter over low heat until melted and smooth.
In a large skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in the remaining butter until tender.
Stir in cream cheese mixture.
Stir in shrimp, soup, mushrooms, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper and rice.
Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish. Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 806.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 25.8