In the Carolina Sea Islands, a “pie” does not necessarily have a crust. This shrimp casserole is a superb luncheon dish and is one of these pies.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup chopped onion

　　1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

　　2 tablespoons butter

　　3 cups cooked and peeled shrimp

　　2 cups soft breadcrumbs

　　2 cups milk

　　2 eggs

　　Salt and pepper

　　3 strips bacon

　　Sauté the onion and bell pepper in butter until soft. In a casserole, make layers of the shrimp, breadcrumbs, and the onions and peppers. Beat together the milk, eggs, and salt and pepper to taste, and pour over the shrimp. Cut each strip of bacon into 4 pieces. Lay bacon on top of the casserole and bake at 325 degrees until the filling is set and the bacon is brown.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics