I made it recently to share a dinner with our good friends Helen and Ed. Now I would like to share it with you.
It's actually a lot easier than it looks.
MUSHROOM AND CRAB CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS:
SAUCE:
1 small onion chopped
2 cups white mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons spreadable cream cheese
2 cups imitation crab (or 50/50 with shrimp)
1/2 teaspoon chicken bullion crystals
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dill
sprinkle of cayenne pepper
sprinkle of ground pepper
sprinkle of nutmeg
PASTA:
2 1/3 cups small shell pasta
2 quarts boiling water
1 tablespoon oil (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
DIRECTIONS:
Bake at 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling. The recipe says it serves 4, but I would say more like 8 unless they are really hungry lumberjacks.
Need a dish for a holiday potluck, this one is quick and easy and a crowd pleaser. - Margy
Yummmmm!
ReplyDeleteLooks good!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting. I always appreciate your readership and interest. - Margy
ReplyDeleteI made this again for New Years Eve. It's also a great casserole to make ahead and freeze for a future meal or party. I leave the cheese off and freeze the ingredients before baking. That way it stays moister after thawing and baking. The cheese goes on after it bubbles at the edges. Continue cooking long enough to melt the cheese and let it get golden. - Margy
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