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Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Made with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, and flavorful seasonings, it’s slow-cooked to perfection for a warm, bubbly dip that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or crackers.

Ingredients

Dip 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

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker Base: In the slow cooker, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, diced green onions, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly blended to form a smooth, consistent base for the dip.
  2. Add Shrimp: Stir in the chopped cooked shrimp, ensuring it is well distributed throughout the cheesy mixture so that every bite is flavorful and filled with shrimp.
  3. Cook the Dip: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for approximately 2 hours. During cooking, stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning and to help the cheeses melt evenly, resulting in a hot and bubbly dip.
  4. Final Mix: After the dip is heated through and the cheese has fully melted, give it a final stir to thoroughly combine the ingredients and balance the flavors.
  5. Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip and season with additional salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning as desired to suit your preference.
  6. Serve: Serve the hot shrimp dip directly from the slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting to keep it hot. Alternatively, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for a few minutes to achieve a browned, cheesy top. Offer with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked crab meat for shrimp to make a crab dip variation.
  • For a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to help blend all ingredients smoothly.
  • Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the dip from burning on the sides of the slow cooker.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in the slow cooker or microwave before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-hot-shrimp-dip-recipe/