Crab Shrimp Casserole

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This is from my mother-in-law. She got the recipe from a friend and we have it quite often. It is great served over rice with a nice green vegetable. When i serve it people always ask for seconds (and some for third helpings!).!

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Steps

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Melt stick of butter over low heat , add flour and stir until well blended.

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Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk and return to heat.

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Cook stirring constantly until thick and smooth.

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Stir in cheese whiz and sherry and remove from heat.

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Fold in crab and shrimp and pour into buttered casserole dish.

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Crush the crackers and stir into the 2 tbsp of melted butter.

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Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole and sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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Bake at 350 degrees until crumbs are lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.

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Also you can make this ahead of time and freeze minus the cracker topping until ready to use and thaw completely before baking.

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Because it makes such a large amount you can also divide in half and use one now and freeze the other dish.

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Ingredients

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crabmeat, cooked shrimp, butter, flour, cheese whiz, milk, sherry wine, ritz crackers