How to Make Christmas Seafood Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time of celebration, joy, and delicious food. And what better way to celebrate than with a decadent and indulgent seafood casserole? This Christmas Seafood Casserole is the perfect dish to serve at your holiday gathering, combining the flavors of the sea with the warmth and comfort of a casserole. It's a dish that is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons butter
  • 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ pound crabmeat
  • ¼ pound lobster meat
  • ¼ pound medium shrimp
  • ¼ pound scallops

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, and saute the onions and celery until tender.
  • Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter until well blended. Gradually blend the cheese into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the onions and celery with the cheese sauce mixture. Toss in the crabmeat, lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until the seafood is opaque and the surface is lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 162mg
    • Sodium: 940mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 463mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 790mg