Easy Shrimp Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This Shrimp Casserole with Ritz Crackers is the perfect food! It’s creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy, Ritz cracker crust. The casserole starts with tender shrimp mixed in a rich sauce made from cream of mushroom or celery soup. Cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika give it a flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed (medium size, 41-50 count)
- 1 cup cooked rice optional but adds texture and volume
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup (undiluted)
- ½ cup diced bell pepper green or red for added color
- ½ cup diced onion frozen pre-diced onion works well
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, diced bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly for a uniform layer.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the shrimp mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, the casserole is bubbling, and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.