Bayou Seafood Hors Doeuvres

BLEND OF THE BAYOU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, cook and stir cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in shrimp, crab, soup, rice, mushrooms, garlic salt, pepper sauce, cayenne and cream cheese mixture., Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

"BLEND OF THE BAYOU" (SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR)

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, melt cream cheese and 1 stick of butter. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute shrimp, onion, bell pepper and celery (may need more butter). Add cream cheese mixture to shrimp and veggies. Then add soup and seasonings, mixing well. Stir in crab meat and rice. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with cheese and cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until heated through.
• 2. May substitute pasta for rice. Best made the day before serving, heat before serving.

SEAFOOD HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Cream butter and cheese together.
• Add the rest of the ingredients.
• Drain shrimp or crabmeat.
• Add to mixture.
• Spread on muffins and broil until brown.
• Watch out, they can burn!