Description
Hot Cheesy Shrimp Dip with Garlic Toast is a rich, creamy appetizer featuring tender shrimp, melted cheeses, and a touch of garlic. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s perfect for dipping with crispy garlic toast.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped (plus 6 whole shrimp for topping)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Pinch of crushed red chili flakes (optional)
For the garlic toast:
- 1 medium baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in chopped shrimp and chives.
- Transfer to a small oven-safe dish. Smooth the top and arrange whole shrimp on top. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with olive oil or butter and toast in the oven or skillet until golden.
- Rub each warm toast slice with the cut side of a garlic clove.
- Remove dip from oven, garnish with chives and chili flakes if using, and serve hot with garlic toast.
Notes
- Use well-drained shrimp to prevent a watery dip.
- Monterey Jack cheese can be used instead of mozzarella.
- Prep dip ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Add lemon juice or zest for a bright touch.
- Serve with crackers or veggie sticks as an alternative to toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip with garlic toast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
