Cheesy Baked Shrimp Dip So Good, It’ll Be Gone in Minutes!

My Baked Shrimp Dip recipe is delicious and super simple to make. It’s perfect for an appetizer night or party and is ready to eat in 30 minutes or less!

Baked Shrimp Dip

I love appetizers, and a good dip is among my favorite! I even make meals out of them because it’s a fun foodie experience to make a meal out of a snack.

Are any of y’all the same way?

When I go out to a restaurant with friends, we usually love to order several different appetizers to share between us.

We take bites of each thing as we catch up with one another. We love to have an appetizer night for dinner sometimes too.

Today, I want to share with you one of my personal favorite dips—my baked shrimp dip. You’re going to love it!

Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Baked Shrimp Dip

This hot dip is one of my most popular party dips! Here’s why you’re gonna love making this cheesy baked shrimp dip recipe:

• Cheesy and Creamy: This warm dip is full of creamy and melty cheeses and is quite the comfort food.
• Loaded with Shrimp: Every bite is not only cheesy, it is filled with chopped shrimp, giving it a rich, buttery shrimp flavor.
• Easy to Make: It is so easy, ya’ll! Just mix everything in a large bowl, pour it into a quart baking dish, and bake until golden brown.
• Perfect for Parties: This hot shrimp dip is always a hit on game day, at holiday gatherings, or any time you need a delicious hot appetizer in a pinch!
• Great for Leftovers: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container and reheat gently. It is even more flavorful the next day.

Baked Shrimp Dip Ingredients

• Cream Cheese: This is the base of the dip, making it extra creamy and rich. Let it sit at room temperature so it blends smoothly.
• Mayonnaise: Helps keep the dip extra creamy.
• Sour Cream: Brings a little extra tangy flavor and makes the dip smooth.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: A melty cheese gives the dip a cheesy and slightly sharp flavor.
• Shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese: Either one works for this dip. Pepper Jack cheese has spice, while Monterey Jack is milder.
• Old Bay Seasoning: This classic seasoning gives this dip a bold, savory seafood flavor. You can also use your favorite seafood seasoning if you don’t have Old Bay.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a deep, slightly tangy, and salty flavor. Just a splash makes a difference.
• A Few Splashes of Hot Sauce: Brings a little heat to the dip. Add more if you like it spicy!
• Cooked Shrimp, Chopped: Use pre-cooked shrimp, chopped it into small pieces, and fold it into the dip. Fresh shrimp works great too if you cook it first.
• Garlic, Minced: Garlic adds a warm, savory flavor to your dip.
• Green Onions, Thinly Sliced: Scallions add a little freshness and a mild onion flavor to balance the cheesy shrimp dip.

How to Make Baked Shrimp Dip

• Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375 so it’s nice and hot when your dip is ready to bake.
• Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Pepper Jack (or Monterey Jack) cheese. Sprinkle in Old Bay seasoning, then add a splash of Worcestershire sauce and a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix everything together until smooth. A handheld electric mixer works great for this!
• Bake the Dip: Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the top is golden brown, and the dip is hot and bubbly.
• Serve Hot: Let the dip cool for just a minute, then serve it warm with dippers of your choice.

Easy Baked Shrimp Dip Recipe Variations

• You can also mix all these ingredients in a sauce pot, add enough milk to thin it out – and serve it mixed in with pasta for one amazing Cheesy Shrimp Pasta dish. 
• Want to add a little kick? Switch out the seafood seasoning for Cajun seasoning for a medium heat.
• Feeling fancy? Sometimes if I’m feeling extra fancy – I’ll add other bits of seafood to this dip to make an absolutely amazing seafood dip.
• On a low carb diet? Serve with celery sticks, cucumber rounds, or your favorite dippable veggie.

More Delicious Dips

• Garlic and Asiago Cheese Dip
• Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket
• Spinach Artichoke Dip with Alfredo Sauce
• Crockpot Taco Dip
• Mexican Corn Dip

Dippers for Baked Shrimp Dip

There are a lot of fun types of dippers that you can use to dig in to this tasty dip!

• Pita Chips – Crispy and sturdy, these hold up well to a creamy dip and add a nice crunch.
• Tortilla Chips – Light and salty, they’re perfect for scooping up this cheesy dip.
• Baguette Slices – Slightly chewy and buttery, these soak up all the hot, bubbly goodness. Try toasting them for extra crunch.
• Bagel Chips – These toasty little chips are crisp and hold up well to scooping this creamy baked shrimp dip.
• Ritz Crackers – A Ritz cracker makes a good dipper because it has a nice, buttery flavor.
• Celery Sticks – A fresh, crisp option that adds a little bite while balancing the rich, creamy flavors.
• Breadsticks – My Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are amazing when dunked into this cheesy shrimp dip (prob my favoreite way to eat them!).

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Easy Baked Shrimp Dip

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8 Servings

Author Mrs Happy Homemaker

Ingredients

• 8 Ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/3 Cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup sour cream
• 1-1/4 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/4 Cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 Teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 to 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3-5 Splashes hot sauce
• 16 Ounces cooked shrimp chopped
• 2-3 Cloves garlic minced
• 3 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 
• Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pepper jack (or Monterey Jack) cheese, Old bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until smooth. I like to use a handheld mixer for this.
• Stir in the shrimp, garlic, and green onions. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish (I use a 2 quart baker or a pie dish) and top with the remaining cheddar and pepper jack cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly and heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

• You can also mix all these ingredients in a sauce pot, add enough milk to thin it out - and serve it mixed in with pasta for one amazing Cheesy Shrimp Pasta dish. 
• Want to add a little kick? Switch out the seafood seasoning for Cajun seasoning
• Be careful not to overbake this dip - bake just long enough to brown the edges and melt the cheese
• On a low carb diet? Serve with celery sticks, cucumber rounds, or your favorite dippable veggie.