This shrimp dip has powered countless parties. It’s loaded with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, mayo, and juicy shrimp, with a kick of garlic and green onion for party-ready flavor.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: This hot shrimp dip is creamy and cheesy with tender bites of shrimp, a hint of garlic, and a gentle tang from sour cream and mayo.
- Time-Saving Tip: Make it ahead, then pop it in the oven to rewarm. Keep it warm in a Crockpot so guests can help themselves! Use pre-cooked shrimp and pre-shredded cheddar.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with celery sticks, carrots, naan bread, pita chips, potato chips, or crackers. Nothing beats an assortment of dips such as buffalo chicken dip, cheesy taco dip, or jalapeno popper dip for game day or a party!
Choosing the Best Ingredients
- Shrimp: Use peeled fresh or frozen shrimp; add a pinch of salt if cooking them yourself. Canned or leftover shrimp work perfectly too!
- Sour Cream & Cream Cheese: For the best flavor, choose full-fat options. Low-fat can also be used, but it will be less rich. Soften the cream cheese before mixing.
- Cheese: For the creamiest shrimp dip, pick the right melting cheese. Extra-sharp cheddar melts perfectly with full flavor, while smoked provolone or Gouda adds extra richness.
- Hot Sauce: Use any brand of red hot sauce. Texas Pete, Tabasco, Sriracha, Frank’s, or even a homemade buffalo sauce are all good options.
Variations
- Add some freshly cooked and chopped spinach, broccoli, raw diced celery, or chopped water chestnuts for a boost of nutrition and some extra crunch.
- Canned clams or crab add extra flavor and can even be used as a substitute for the shrimp.
How to Make Shrimp Dip
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (full recipe below) and mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven until bubbling hot.
- Serve with sturdy chips, crackers, and vegetable sticks.
Holly’s Tips for the Best Results
- For easier mixing, make sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Adjust the heat by adding the hot sauce gradually to your liking.
- For that extra-browned golden top, broil for the last minute.
- Serving a crowd? Double the recipe and bake in a larger dish.
Storing, Freezing, and Reheating
- I’ve made this creamy shrimp dip for parties for years. It can be prepped ahead and kept warm in the oven or a crockpot for the best flavor.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Gently reheat in the microwave or warm in a small baking dish at 325°F until heated through.
- Freeze the unbaked dip for up to 2 months, thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as usual. You can freeze the baked dip, too, though the texture may change a bit.
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Shrimp Dip
A creamy, cheesy baked shrimp dip that mixes in minutes and bubbles into a rich party-perfect appetizer for game days and holidays.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup hot sauce optional
Garnish:
- cooked shrimp
- chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add cream cheese, cheese, sour cream, mayo, cooked shrimp, green onions, garlic, and hot sauce. Stir until fully combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Garnish with cooked shrimp and green onions.
- Serve with chips and crunchy veggies.
Notes
- Nutrition calculation does not include garnish, chips, or veggies.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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