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Cheesy Shrimp and Spaghetti Casserole

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Cheesy Shrimp and Spaghetti Casserole will satisfy all of your dinner goals. Flavors of spicy salsa, three cheeses, handfuls of shrimp, and whole grain spaghetti does wonders when combined in casserole form.

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

Cheesy Shrimp and Spaghetti Casserole…now we are talkin.

What comes between you and this delicious dish we call dinner? Only about 20ish minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of bake time to bring your friends and family this amazing deep covered baker (affiliate link) full of a great meal for all! Let’s get into this a little deeper eh?!

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

First of all, I am totally lovin this new pasta that I have been buying lately. The brand is called Gustare and I have been getting it from HyVee. It’s organic and whole grain and tastes fabulous and not all whole grain-ish if you know what I mean. Just creamy pasta goodness!!

 

Lots of awesome ingredients go into the this casserole and here is a sneak peak…👀

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

This casserole is all about layers and instead of talking through each one, I figured why not SHOW you the layers…

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserolecheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

Bake for 30-40 minutes and voila! A super scrumptious suppa..

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

 

cheesy shrimp and spaghetti casserole

Cheesy Shrimp and Spaghetti Casserole

Megan
Cheesy Shrimp and Spaghetti Casserole will satisfy all of your dinner goals. Flavors of spicy salsa, three cheeses, handfuls of shrimp, and whole grain spaghetti does wonders when combined in casserole form.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 23 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course Casserole, Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 16 oz jar of your favorite mild to med chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Add a couple spritzes of olive oil spray or non-stick cooking spray to pasta to keep it from sticking together.
  • Grease a 12x8 inch pan or baking dish with olive oil spray or non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, yogurt, Swiss cheese, Feta cheese, parsley, chives, garlic, Creole seasoning and oregano. Mix with wire whisk until well incorporated.
  • Toss half of the spaghetti evenly into the bottom of pan.
  • Top the pasta with the salsa.
  • Arrange half of the shrimp on top of the salsa.
  • Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top of the shrimp.
  • Toss the remaining spaghetti evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Finally, pour the egg mixture over the entire dish.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on how deep your baking dish is. Top of casserole should be golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let casserole set for 10 minutes prior to serving to thicken sauce up a bit.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network

 

 

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Best Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Quick and easy crab cakes made with greek yogurt and a lemon-dill sauce to complement them! The crab cakes alone are fabulous and the sauce with them will make you go WOW!

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

Crab cakes have always been a favorite of mine. I love them as an appetizer or main dish. They are simple, yet taste extraordinary. And that is what drives my cooking at home. Create simple, every day meals that are nutritious and taste amazing.

The Meaning of Food

Food is just food. Or is it? Food nourishes us. It keeps us going. The nutrients from food converted to energy enable us to run down the street or run a marathon. The food we choose to put into our bodies ultimately has a huge impact on our future food choices and lifestyle. The more we make healthy food choices right NOW, the easier it will be to make healthy food choices tomorrow. We are creatures of habit, and the sooner we start making smart food choices the easier it will be.

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

So… what comes to mind when you say or think of the word food? Do you think of that cupcake you ate last night and wish you hadn’t? Do you think of how it brings your whole family together at the end of the work day? Food means different things to different people. Food even means different things to the same person at different times of the day. Ask me at 8am and I will reply, “Food gets my body in gear for the day, and I am totally digging these chewy almond butter and oat bars lately!” Or ask me at 8pm on a day my husband is on call and I was too busy feeding the kids, cleaning up, and doing baths to eat supper yet and my reply will be, “I just need to eat whatever is in sight because I am starving!”

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

Healthy Food Can Be Amazing

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the phrase “If it’s healthy, then it probably doesn’t taste good.” There are a lot of negative connotations with what is believed to be “healthy food.” However, with the right combination of whole and fresh ingredients, healthy recipes can taste superb.

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

And today is when you should try these best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce! Why?

Amazing

Easy to Make

Healthy, but Shh don’t tell!

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

best crab cakes with lemon-dill sauce

Best Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Megan
Quick and easy crab cakes made with greek yogurt and a lemon-dill sauce to complement them! The crab cakes alone are fabulous and the sauce with them will make you go WOW!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 7 crab cakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crabmeat
  • 3 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
  • 3 scallions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Italian style bread crumbs divided
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Lemon-Dill Sauce

  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add crabmeat, sweet red pepper, scallions, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, egg white, seasonings, and Sriracha sauce.
  • Mix ingredients with washed hands or a wooden spoon.
  • Depending on the desired size, form into 6-8 patties.
  • Transfer patties to a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • (While patties are in the fridge, prepare lemon-dill sauce.)
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat.
  • In two separate batches cook patties for 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Crab cakes should be golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh or dried dill (optional)

Lemon-Dill Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together until well incorporated.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on top of crab cakes or on the side. Either way, your crab cakes will be lovely!

Notes

The nutrition facts label includes the lemon-dill sauce. 1 serving includes 1 crab cake with about 1 tablespoon of sauce.
Recipe adapted from Deen Brothers Lighter Crab Cakes

 

 

Best Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce

 

 

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