Description
This Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings or game day. Made with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, and a medley of seasonings, it’s slow-cooked to bubbly perfection and served warm with tortilla chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
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
To Serve
- Tortilla chips or crackers
Instructions
- 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 thoroughly until all ingredients form a smooth and uniform mixture.
- Add Shrimp: Fold in the chopped cooked shrimp evenly through the cheesy mixture to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite.
- Cook the Dip: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for about 2 hours, allowing the cheeses to melt completely and the dip to become hot and bubbly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning around the edges.
- Final Mix: Once the dip is heated through and the cheese is fully melted, stir one last time to ensure even blending and flavor balance.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip and add more salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning according to your preference for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Serve the hot shrimp dip directly from the slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting. Optionally, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil briefly to brown the top. Provide tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread slices alongside for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp that is peeled and deveined for the best texture and ease of eating.
- Occasional stirring during cooking prevents the dip from burning on the sides.
- Broiling at the end adds a delicious golden crust if desired.
- Adjust the level of Old Bay seasoning to suit your taste for spice and flavor.
- Can also be made ahead and reheated gently in the slow cooker.
