My Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole...you can also substitute chicken for the shrimp...Delicious!! :)

SHRIMP & WILD RICE CASSEROLE

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry
2 packages Uncle Ben's Wild Rice (don’t use the seasoning)
4 tbsp butter
1 bell pepper (chopped)

3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion (chopped)

2 cans cream of Mushroom soup
4 cups grated sharp cheddar
Salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and Creole seasoning

Cook rice according to the directions on the box, but don’t use the seasonings packet.  Heat butter & sauté pepper and onion until soft.  Add the garlic and the shrimp and sauté’ until barely pink.  Add salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and Creole seasoning to taste.  In a big bowl, combine rice, soup, cheese, and shrimp mixture and stir well.   Place in a greased 13x9x2 pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.