Shrimp and Crab Casserole

• 1 whole Green Pepper, Diced
• 2 stalks Celery, Chopped
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
• 2 cups Water
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 4 Tablespoons Flour
• 2 cups Half-and-half
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
• 1 jar Pimentos (4 Ounce Jar)
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 18 teaspoons Pepper
• 3 pounds Cooked, Deveined Shrimp
• 1 pound Cooked Crab Meat
• 3/4 cups Buttered Cracker Crumbs (Ritz)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
2. Combine peppers, celery, onion and water and cook in a small saucepan over medium heat until veggies are tender.
3. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
4. Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter, then stir in the flour until smooth.
5. Gradually add the cream/half-and-half and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
6. Add cheese, pimentos, salt and pepper.
7. Add the sauce, crab and shrimp to the veggies and mix.
8. Put in a 3 quart casserole dish.
9. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and bake for 20 minutes.

green pepper, stalks celery, onion, water, butter, flour, cheddar cheese, pimentos, salt, pepper, shrimp, buttered cracker crumbs

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/shrimp-and-crab-casserole/ (may not work)