Description
This Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for gatherings. Made with a blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and succulent cooked shrimp, seasoned with Old Bay and garlic, it’s slow-cooked to bubbly perfection. Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers for an irresistible party dip.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a slow cooker, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly blended.
- Add the shrimp: Stir in the roughly chopped, cooked shrimp, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the cheesy mixture for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Slow cook the dip: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 2 hours. Allow the cheeses to melt fully and the dip to become hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking or burning along the edges.
- Final stir and seasoning check: After cooking, give the dip a final stir to combine the melted cheeses and shrimp evenly. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning as preferred.
- Serve warm: Serve the dip straight from the slow cooker on the warm setting to keep it heated. Alternatively, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil briefly for a browned, crispy cheesy top. Provide tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp to reduce cooking time and ensure shrimp remain tender.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the cheese mixture from sticking or burning on the sides of the slow cooker.
- You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with your favorite seafood or Cajun seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently, adding a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess if needed.
