Rock Shrimp Cheese Strada Recipe

Do you dig on lobster mac’ and cheese? Looking for a twist on the decadent comfort food? This cheesy dish is a fresh take on a classic, but be forewarned: this is filling.

Rock Shrimp Cheese Strada

   Serves 8

• 1 pound rock shrimp, peeled
• 6 slices whole-wheat white bread
• 3 tbsp. of butter, softened
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 tsp. salt

Method

1. Add shrimp to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes; drain well and set aside.
2. Spread butter on both sides of bread slices and then cut off the crusts.
3. Place buttered bread in a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
4. On top of bread, layer in this order: rock shrimp, cheese and tomatoes.
5. Combine eggs, half-and-half and salt.
6. Mix well and pour over tomatoes.
7. Cover casserole and chill overnight.
8. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
9. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until set.
10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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