Dump and Bake Shrimp and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Dump and Bake Shrimp and Rice Casserole is a quick and easy meal that combines creamy mushroom soup, tender shrimp, cooked rice, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a comforting dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers delicious, satisfying flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (not diluted)
- ½ of a small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion (frozen pre-diced onion can be used)
- 2 cups cooked rice (such as an 8.8 ounce package of Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ lb. raw peeled and deveined shrimp (medium 41-50 count, frozen and thawed is fine)
Topping
- ¼ cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted salted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 ½ quart baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, diced green bell pepper, chopped onion, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, dry ground mustard, pepper, and raw shrimp until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the shrimp and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the Italian style breadcrumbs, melted salted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter and cheese.
- Top and Cover: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover the baking dish with a lid or foil to retain moisture during the first part of baking.
- Bake Covered: Bake the casserole covered for about 20 minutes to allow the shrimp to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the cover and continue baking uncovered for about 10 more minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the breadcrumb topping becomes golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- You can use frozen shrimp that is thawed before mixing to save time.
- For a shortcut, pre-cooked rice like Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice works well.
- If you prefer, substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
- Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined for the best texture and flavor.
- Check the casserole towards the end of cooking to avoid over-browning the breadcrumb topping.
