Christmas Cheer Or Any Time Of Year Cheese Shrimp Spread Recipes

SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo until smooth and creamy. Spread out on a large plate with an edge or in a 9x13 pan.
• Spread the seafood sauce over the cream cheese mixture gently.
• Sprinkle the shrimp over top of the sauce in an even layer.
• Layer the remaining ingredients however you like. I usually go green peppers, tomatoes, a little cheese, green onions and then the rest of the cheese.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• Serve with Ritz crackers for the BEST taste, but this also works with tortilla chips!

ZESTY SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

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.

CREAMY SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and garlic salt. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with baguette slices.

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.

CHRISTMAS CHEER (OR ANY TIME OF YEAR) CHEESE & SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• Use your food processor or immersion blender to combine all ingredients (except the shrimp & diced peppers) till the mixture is smooth.
• Then, stir in the diced shrimp & peppers.
• Decide your presentation, prepare for it accordingly & chill for at least 1 hr before removing to garnish as desired & serve (with crackers, bread or choice of vegetables/crudites).
• Presentation #1: Use the Christmas mold of your choice or bowl and line with plastic wrap.
• Form into a log or ball wrapped in plastic wrap - Use a 1-qt round tube mold lined w/plastic wrap (meant to resemble a holiday wreath).
• Presentation #2: Prepare as bread or tortilla pinwheels and chill as directed above.
• In Iceland, bread pinwheels are called brauðterta. They are very popular & are made w/an already cooked, flattened & rolled bread product from the freezer section.
• It has a durable plastic sheet w/it to help you get a compact roll after you apply the filling.
• I do not believe this product is available in the U.S., but I suppose you could get creative & make your own.
• To Garnish: The recipe suggested using a combination of finely diced green & red peppers, cucumber, pimento or parsley.
• I happen to think that plumped dried cranberries would be good for this & even added to the shrimp & cheese mix.
• Bottom line: Use whatever suits your fancy to create your own desired holiday look.
• Regarding pictures: I posted pictures of the brauðterta & tortilla version as it is a little late to go for a holiday look. In the tortilla pic, I made a stacker & cut wedges. I also got 7 2" tortilla rounds from each 8" tortilla using my cookie cutter.