Christmas Cheer Or Any Time Of Year Cheese Shrimp Spread Recipes

HOLIDAY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese with mayo.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Allow mixture to chill for 1 hour so flavors will blend.
• Serve with crackers or potato chips.

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 4 minutes, or until shrimp have just turned pink and are opaque.
• Drain off juices (if any) and transfer to a plate to cool.
• Chop shrimp into about 1/4-inch pieces.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together chopped shrimp, cream cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and Old Bay Seasoning using a rubber spatula until well-combined.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a plate and form into a ball.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Remove from refrigerator and coat with chopped pecans 10 minutes before serving (allowing time to slightly soften so it spreads easier).
• Serve with crackers.

NO-BRAINER SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together softened cream cheese, 2/3 of shrimp, sliced onions and 1/2 bottle of shrimp cocktail sauce.
• Mix well, adding more cocktail sauce if necessary to make mixture a spreading consistency.
• Put in a serving bowl, put a thin layer of cocktail sauce over spread to cover top, then arrange remaining shrimp over that to decorate the appetizer.
• Chill, then serve with crackers of your choice.

SHRIMP SPREAD II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, dill, and hot pepper sauce. Pour mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and paprika.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes; or until the mixture is bubbly.

SHRIMP APPETIZER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. , Spread mixture on a round 12-in. serving platter. Top with seafood sauce. Sprinkle with shrimp, mozzarella, green pepper, tomato and onions. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

SHRIMP SURPRISE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until well-blended. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Scatter the shrimp generously over the top of the mixture.
• In another bowl, stir together the cocktail sauce, green pepper, green onions, garlic, and tomato.
• Working in layers, spread a portion of the cocktail sauce mixture over the shrimp. Sprinkle with a portion of mozzarella cheese. Repeat process until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top. Serve with assorted crackers for dipping.

JANICE'S SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat all ingredients except milk until well combined. Add 1-2 tblsp milk depending on the consistency you like. I only add 1 tablespoon.
• Chill overnight.
• Serve with assorted crackers.