Description
A delicious and easy-to-make 10-minute shrimp dip featuring cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp, vegetables, and cheddar cheese, perfect for parties and quick appetizers.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Spread the cream cheese evenly in a glass pie pan or an 8 x 8 inch baking dish to create the base layer of the dip.
- Add cocktail sauce: Spread the cocktail sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer to add a tangy and zesty flavor.
- Layer vegetables and shrimp: Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the cocktail sauce, followed by the sliced black olives and then the chopped cooked shrimp to build layers of flavor and texture.
- Top with cheese: Finish by sprinkling the grated cheddar cheese on top to add richness and a cheesy finish.
- Refrigerate and serve: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. The dip is best served cold with crackers or sliced vegetables.
Notes
- Use fully cooked shrimp for convenience and safety.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese if desired.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours in advance and chilled for better flavor melding.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced vegetables for dipping.
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the cocktail sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
