Monroeville's Favorite Shrimp Casserole

Dive into coastal comfort food with Monroeville's Favorite Shrimp Casserole, a warm, bubbly blend of Southern flavors that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This crowd-pleasing casserole combines tender, juicy shrimp, fluffy white rice, and crisp sautéed vegetables, all folded into a creamy, cheesy base infused with Cajun seasoning for a spicy kick. Topped with a golden layer of buttery panko bread crumbs and sharp cheddar, this dish delivers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess in every bite. Enhanced with smoky crumbled bacon and garnished with fresh parsley, this casserole is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour, it’s a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

Cook the rice by bringing 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and absorbs all the liquid.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Transfer the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, just until they turn pink. Remove from heat and add the shrimp to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice, crumbled bacon, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring the shrimp and vegetables are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the casserole.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful Monroeville shrimp casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2475.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4222.6

Total Fat 272.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 1407.7mg	0%
Sodium 12203.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 277.5g	0%

Vitamin D 130.4IU	0%
Calcium 2252.7mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 4369.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 17.6%