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This warm and creamy seafood casserole au gratin is a perfect all-in-one solution for a busy weeknight or buffet table! Comfort food at its finest!

Seafood Casserole Au Gratin

Course Main Course

Cuisine Seafood

Servings 6

Calories 602 kcal

Preheat oven to 350℉.
In a large oven-safe skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter until soft.
Stir cubed cream cheese and remaining butter into the vegetables until melted and well incorporated. Mix in heavy cream.
Add crabmeat, shrimp, rice, garlic powder, hot sauce, cayenne, and salt to the skillet and combine with vegetables.
In a small bowl, combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs.
Sprinkle cracker crumb mixture over the top of the seafood mixture.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve hot.
Hack: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Hack: Feel free to use your favorite vegetables in this casserole or whatever you have on hand.
Hack: Frozen or dehydrated vegetables can be used in this recipe.
Hack: Canned or jarred mushrooms can be used in this recipe.
Hack: Feel free to use your favorite seafood in this recipe or whatever you have on hand.
Hack: One 12 oz can of evaporated milk can be substituted for the cream.
Hack: Shrimp can be purchased individually from the seafood counter at most grocery stores. They can be purchased frozen in larger portions if you wish to keep some on hand. Thaw needed amounts before cooking.
Hack: Seafood can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator. It can be thawed more quickly by placing it in a sealed bag and submerging them in a bath of cold water for about an hour.

Keyword baked, casserole, crab, creamy, hearty, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, stir fry, vegetarian

Did you know? Shrimp is a healthy addition to your diet. It provides a high amount of nutrients that aren’t abundant in other foods!

Suggestion: Serve this dish with some freshly made authentic naan bread!

Healthy Black Bean Dip

Course Appetizer, Snack

Servings 6

Calories 245 kcal

Cover beans with 2 cups of water and allow to soak for 6 - 12 hours. Drain and rinse.
Put 2 cups of water and beans to a saucepan. Turn heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender, checking occasionally to ensure there is enough water to keep beans from scorching. Drain excess water, if necessary.
(NOTE: The above step can be done ahead. Store beans tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
Heat the oven to 475℉ degrees.
Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and saute for 5 -10 minutes until translucent but not browned. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about one minute.
Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, red pepper flakes and cumin. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add the beans, boiling water and generous pinches of salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
Transfer to an oven-safe dish and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
Bake until the cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. If the top is not as browned as you’d like, run the dip under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.
Serve immediately with corn chips, crusty bread, pita or rice.
Hack: One cup of frozen onions can be substituted for fresh onion in this recipe.
Hack: One 15 oz can of black beans can be substituted for the dried beans.
Hack: Store leftover dip in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Hack: Freeze leftover portions sealed in serving-sized portions for up to 6 months. Allow to thaw completely in the refrigerator before reheating.

Keyword appetizer, black bean, cheesy dip, dip, easy, football snacks, healthy, hearty, legume, snack, vegetarian