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Name: Cheesy Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole from Noble Pig
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1/4 C butter; 1/3 C shallots finely diced; 3 t Cajun seasoning, divided; 1 lb large shrimp deveined and peeled (41/50); 1/4 C All purpose flour; 2 C whole milk; 12 oz pepper jack shredded; 4 oz Gruyere shredded; 4 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1/2 t cayenne pepper; 1 can 15.5 oz chili beans, drained; 4 1/2 C cooked long grain rice; 1 jar 2 oz pimentos, drained; 3 T butter, melted; 1/2 C Panko bread crumbs

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 C butter
1/3 C shallots finely diced
3 t Cajun seasoning, divided
1 lb large shrimp deveined ; and peeled (41/50)
1/4 C All purpose flour
2 C whole milk
12 oz pepper jack shredded
4 oz Gruyere shredded
4 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1 can 15.5 oz chili beans, drained
4 1/2 C cooked long grain rice
1 jar 2 oz pimentos, drained
3 T butter, melted
1/2 C Panko bread crumbs

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large, deep, nonstick skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat.

Saute shallots and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about another two minutes.

Add flour and stir until fully incorporated.

Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, breaking up any little lumps. Bring to a slight boil and cook for one minute

Slowly add all three cheeses, stirring and making sure they are fully incorporated.

Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, cayenne, chili beans, rice and pimentos.

Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Melt 3 Tablespoons butter and mix with Panko bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over the top.

Bake for 20 minutes.

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Cheesy Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole from Noble Pig

1/4 C butter
1/3 C shallots finely diced
3 t Cajun seasoning, divided
1 lb large shrimp deveined and peeled (41/50)
1/4 C All purpose flour
2 C whole milk
12 oz pepper jack shredded
4 oz Gruyere shredded
4 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1 can 15.5 oz chili beans, drained
4 1/2 C cooked long grain rice
1 jar 2 oz pimentos, drained
3 T butter, melted
1/2 C Panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large, deep, nonstick skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. 
Saute shallots and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning until softened, about 2 minutes. 
Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about another two minutes. 
Add flour and stir until fully incorporated. 
Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, breaking up any little lumps. Bring to a slight boil and cook for one minute
Slowly add all three cheeses, stirring and making sure they are fully incorporated. 
Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, cayenne, chili beans, rice and pimentos. 
Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
Melt 3 Tablespoons butter and mix with Panko bread crumbs. 
Sprinkle over the top. 
Bake for 20 minutes.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (279g)
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

Calories: 380
Calories from Fat: 139 (37%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 15.4g	21 %
	Saturated Fat 9.1g	46 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 44.1mg		14 %
Sodium 359.1mg		12 %
Potassium 107.3mg		3 %
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g		13 %
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4 %
	Sugars, other 43.4g
Protein 14.7g		21 %
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