Description
This Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip is a rich, cheesy, and savory appetizer that’s easy to make and perfect for parties or gatherings. Made with tender chopped shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar, mayonnaise, and a touch of spice, this creamy dip is finished in the slow cooker for hands-off convenience and irresistible flavor. Serve with chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped
Cheeses
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Others
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Tortilla chips or crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: In a 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 the ingredients are evenly blended, creating a smooth and consistent mixture as the base of your dip.
- Add Shrimp: Stir in the chopped, cooked shrimp. Make sure the shrimp is well distributed throughout the cheesy mixture to ensure every bite is flavorful and filled with shrimp.
- Cook the Dip: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for approximately 2 hours. Let the cheeses melt and the dip become hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning on the sides.
- Final Mix: Once everything is heated through and the cheese is fully melted, give the dip a final stir to ensure it’s thoroughly combined and the flavors are balanced.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip and adjust the salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning as needed according to your personal preference.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy shrimp dip directly from the slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting to keep it hot. If preferred, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for a few minutes for a browned cheesy top. Offer tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined for convenience, and chop depending on your preferred chunkiness.
- Let the cream cheese soften before mixing for the creamiest texture.
- Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or a cheese blend for different flavors.
- Low-fat mayonnaise can be used for a lighter dip.
- Adjust the amount of green onions, garlic, and lemon juice based on taste.
- If you don’t have Old Bay, a homemade seafood seasoning can be used.
- Keep the dip warm in the slow cooker when serving at parties.
- Try serving with toasted baguette or veggie sticks for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
