Shrimp Bread
PREP TIME: 45 Minutes
SERVES: 4–5

COMMENT:
What better way to eat shrimp than nestled in cheese!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups of peeled shrimp
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese

METHOD:
Cut top off of French bread. Scoop inside out of loaf and set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter and cook onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and shrimp for 15 minutes. Add dry mustard and mayonnaise. Mix all together, then mix in all cheeses and blend until melted. Put shrimp mixture into bread. Butter top and wrap in foil. Bake on barbecue pit or in 350°F oven for about 20–30 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

Note: May substitute crawfish for shrimp.

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