Shrimp and Rice Casserole Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 pounds medium-size raw shrimp
• 1/2 cup butter (1/4 cup works fine)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of shrimp soup, undiluted*
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs (I use crushed Ritz crackers tossed with a tbps. or 2 of melted butter)