Shrimp Bake

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Freshly-ground pepper, to taste
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup milk
1 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined,
    cut into bite-size pieces
3 slices bread, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs

Melt butter or margarine in large skillet. Stir in flour with a whisk until all flour is absorbed. Sprinkle in mustard and pepper. Slowly add the half-and-half and milk and cook until thickened.

Add shrimp and bread cubes. Pour mixture into lightly buttered baking dish.Top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Serves 4.

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