Spicy Shrimp and Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Your guests will love this easy but tasty appetizer cracker spread. Can be made ahead and kept refrigerated. Just bake (may need a few extra minutes of baking if cold from the frig) and serve with ice cold beer or your favorite cocktails. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup sour cream |
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (jalapeno) |
1 (6 ounce) bag frozen cooked baby shrimp, thawed and drained |
1/2 cup chopped green olives |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream and cumin. Mix well. Add cheese, shrimp,(save a few for garnish) and olives. Mix well.
2. Spread evenly into a 9 inch pie plate. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
3. Garnish with reserved shrimp. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with crackers, garlic melba rounds or tortilla chips.
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