Dinner for 6
Shrimp Casserole
Rice, mushrooms, peas, shrimp, and cheddar combine in a creamy sauce before baking into a warm casserole.
Typical price
$14.50for 4 servings
$3.63 per serving$14.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 21 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 lb white mushrooms
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 lb cooked shrimp
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the rice in water according to the package directions, then heat the oven to 350 F.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet, cook the onion and mushrooms for 8 minutes, and stir in the garlic.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and cook for 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in 2 cups cheddar, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the rice, peas, and shrimp, then spread the mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbling and the shrimp reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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