Crab & Shrimp Casserole

Name: Crab & Shrimp Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked crabmeat; 2 lbs cooked shrimp; 1/2-1 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 (8 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz; 3 cups milk; 2 tablespoons good quality sherry wine; 1 (4 ounce) package Ritz crackers; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Submitted by Babs in Toyland

"This is from my mother-in-law. She got the recipe from a friend and we have it quite often. It is great served over rice with a nice green vegetable. When I serve it people always ask for seconds (and some for third helpings!)."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

2 lbs cooked crabmeat
2 lbs cooked shrimp
¹⁄₂ - 1 cup butter
¹⁄₂ cup flour
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons good quality sherry wine
1 (4 ounce) package Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

Melt stick of butter over low heat, add flour and stir until well blended.
Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk and return to heat.
Cook stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
Stir in cheese whiz and sherry and remove from heat.
Fold in crab and shrimp and pour into buttered casserole dish.
Crush the crackers and stir into the 2 tbsp of melted butter.
Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees until crumbs are lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.
Note: 3 1/2 lbs raw shrimp= 2 lbs cooked shrimp.
Also you can make this ahead of time and freeze minus the cracker topping until ready to use and thaw completely before baking.
Because it makes such a large amount you can also divide in half and use one now and freeze the other dish.

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My freind made this for us one weekend. It is awesome! Seconds are a must. Easy to make and the guys love it! With a salad and rolls-perfect dinner!

Ceci Miller

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Babs in Toyland

Roswell, Ga

I am a recent widow and am trying to find my way in life without my DH. I am blessed with many great friends and my sister and brothers who I love very much. I love to cook to entertain and feed my friends and family whenever I can. My interests are running, tennis and working out. I have a crazy little cat named Lucy who keeps me entertained - that is her picture you see on my page.

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