*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     SEAFOOD CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Seafood
               Casseroles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   c            Vegetable Oil
 10                    Flour Or Corn Tortillas -- *
    1/2   c            Green Onions w/tops -- Sliced
    1/4   c            Margarine Or Butter
    1/4   c            Unbleached Flour
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Pepper
  2       c            Half & Half Light Cream
  1                    Chipotle Chile -- **
  1       lb           Bay Scallops
  1       lb           Raw Shrimp -- Medium, Shelled
  4                    Bacon Slices -- ***

 *     Tortillas should be 6 to 7 inches in diameter and cut into 1/2-inch
 **    Chipotle Chile should be a canned one in adobo sauce and be finely
 ***   Bacon should be crisply cooked and crumbled.
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 Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet until hot.  Cook tortilla strips in the hot
 oil until they are light golden brown, about 30 to 60 seconds and then
 drain.  Set aside.  Cook onions in margarine in a 3-quart sauce pan over
 low heat until tender, then stir in the flour, salt and pepper.  Cook,
 stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly.  Remove from heat, stir in
 half & half (light cream).  Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.  Boil and
 stir for 1 minute, then reduce the heat.  Stir in remaining ingredients
 except the bacon.  Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until
 the shrimp are pink, about 9 minutes.  Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
 Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a greased 3-quart
 casserole; top with half of the seafood mixture.  Repeat with remaining
 tortilla strips and seafood mixture; top with the bacon.  Bake until hot,
 15 to 20 minutes.



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