Padre Island Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
4 tbsp butter, divided
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1-1/4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
3-1/2 cup medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
3 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute green pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomato and parsley.
Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and crab. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	312.17 Kcal (1307 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.89g	31%
Cholesterol	58.46mg	19%
Sodium	608.94mg	25%
Potassium	251.17mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.39g	5%
Sugars	6.39g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	6%
Protein	20.57g	41%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	352.3mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.16 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.25g	31%
Cholesterol	27.19mg	19%
Sodium	283.16mg	25%
Potassium	116.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.62g	5%
Sugars	2.97g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	6%
Protein	9.56g	41%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	27%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	163.8mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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