Bell Pepper and Shrimp Casserole

In an hour, you can have this awesome casserole on the dinner table. Add a crisp salad, glass of ….you know….and life is good again.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 yellow or bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 small white onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 12 oz. medium shrimp, deveined and shelled
• pinch of salt and pepper

In a large frypan, heat the butter and add the peppers, onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring vigorously for 30 seconds. Continue stirring, add the stock and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and add the cream and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and pour into a large baking dish that you have sprayed with Pam. Set aside.

Dough Made With Cheddar

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup corn flour (NOT corn meal)
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup chilled butter, diced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

In a large bowl combine the two flours, baking powder and mix well. Cut in the butter until it resembles a coarse meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and add to the flour. Mix gently with a fork. Add the cheese and mix until the dough comes together.

Roll out on a lightly floured surface and shape to fit the baking dish. Place the baking dish in the middle of the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes. The filling should be bubbling and the crust a beautiful golden colour.

What did I tell you? You bet….it is a yummy dinner.