Maine Shrimp Casserole
Maine is famous for its lobster, but shrimp is also an important fishing good that comes from our wonderful coastline. Shrimp is a dish that is often served as an appetizer before something bigger, or as a side dish. This recipe makes it front and center as the star of the show, incorporating Maine shrimp into a warm casserole that serves 4 people generously!
Maine Shrimp Casserole – Cooking Down East
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread, buttered and cubed
- 1/2 pound sharp cheese, cut fine
- 2 cups cooked Maine shrimp
- 3 eggs, well beaten
- 2 1/2 cups milk (or substitute 1 cup of the milk with 1 can cream of celery soup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Alternate layers of bread cubes, cheese and shrimp (starting with bread cubes) in a buttered casserole dish. Beat eggs thoroughly, add milk and salt, pepper too if you wish. Mix well and turn over the contents of casserole. Bake 1 hour at 325 Fahrenheit (160 Celsius).