Well, let me tell ya, if y’all are lookin’ for somethin’ real easy and tasty to make for supper, you can’t go wrong with this easy shrimp casserole with Ritz crackers. It’s quick, simple, and real good! All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you’ll have a dish that’s so yummy, you won’t believe it. So, let me walk ya through it, step by step, so ya can get it right.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen works fine)
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more if ya like it cheesy)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed up real fine)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Now, first thing y’all gotta do is get your shrimp ready. If you got frozen shrimp, make sure you thaw ’em out and get the shells off. You don’t want no shells in your casserole, trust me. Once your shrimp’s ready, you wanna preheat your oven to about 350°F (that’s 175°C for y’all that like them fancy numbers).
Next, you take a big ol’ mixing bowl, and you dump in that can of cream of mushroom soup. I know some folks might not like the canned stuff, but it sure does make things easy and creamy! Then, pour in your milk, and stir it up real good till it’s all mixed in. Now, add in your shredded cheddar cheese and give it a good stir. If ya like it cheesy like I do, you can throw in a little extra cheese! Ain’t no harm in that.
Now it’s time to get your shrimp in the mix. Put your shrimp in that bowl, and stir it all together real nice. Make sure them shrimp are covered with that cheesy, creamy mixture. If it don’t look creamy enough, just add a little more milk, but don’t make it too runny. You want it thick enough to hold together when ya bake it.
Then, take a baking dish, any ol’ one you got, and grease it up a little with butter or cooking spray so the casserole don’t stick. Pour your shrimp mixture into the dish, and spread it out so it’s even.
Now, for the best part: the Ritz crackers! Take your sleeve of Ritz crackers and crush ‘em up real fine. I just put ’em in a ziplock bag and smash ‘em with a rolling pin, but if ya got one of them fancy food processors, that works too. Once ya got the crumbs, mix ’em with the melted butter and sprinkle ’em all over the top of the casserole. This is what’s gonna make it crispy and golden on top, and trust me, it’s the best part!
Pop the casserole in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is all golden and bubbly. If you want it extra crispy, you can let it go a little longer, but be careful not to burn it. Ain’t nothin’ worse than burnt food, especially when you’ve been workin’ so hard on it.
When it’s done, take it out of the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before servin’. I know it’s hard, but trust me, it helps it set up so it don’t run everywhere when you scoop it out.
Tips:
- If you don’t want shrimp, you can use chicken instead, or even crab if you’re feelin’ fancy.
- Feel free to add in some veggies like peas or mushrooms, if that’s your thing.
- If you don’t have Ritz crackers, any buttery cracker will do, but Ritz sure gives it that special flavor.
There ya go, a quick and easy shrimp casserole with Ritz crackers that the whole family will love. It’s got that creamy, cheesy goodness with a crispy, buttery topping that just hits the spot every time. Serve it up with a side of salad or some bread, and you got yourself a meal that’s sure to fill ya up.
So, next time you need a dish that’s easy to make but still feels like a treat, try this recipe out. I promise you won’t regret it!
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