Blend Of The Bayou

• 1 can cream of mushroom
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese
• 1 stick butter
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper chopped
• 2 ribs of celery chopped
• 1 can sliced mushrooms (drained)
• 1 lb. imitation crabmeat
• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 TBL garlic powder
• 1 TBL Tony's cease
• 1 TBL tabasco
• 3 cups of cooked rice (1.5 cups dried)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large skillet saute (with a little butter) onion, bell pepper, celery, crabmeat, shrimp. Cook all until onions become clear and shrimp are pink. In the microwave melt stick of butter and cream cheese together (this only takes about 30 sec., make sure it is covered, may take a little longer).
2. To cook the rice: get a 2 qt pot and put 3 cups of water and a little butter and salt and let it get a little warm, then add your dry rice. Stir it around and then put the top on it. Let it sit like that on low for about 20-25 minutes or until the water boils out and rice is soft. OR you can just buy the boil in a bag or microwaveable, it just has to be 3 cups of cooked rice.
3. Then get a large bowl and combine all ingredients except cheese, pour into a casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake @ 350 for about 30 minutes or until warm.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/blend-of-the-bayou-50111212 (may not work)