INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 (4 ounce) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
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2/3 cup flour
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove pressed)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of celery soup
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2 cups milk
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2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed (cooked, tails off)
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1 (16 ounce) frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed
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1 (8 ounce) water chestnuts, sliced, drained
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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French bread, sliced, garlic-buttered