Daily Recipes

🧾 Ingredients:

• 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)

• 1/2 cup sour cream or mayo

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika (plus more for topping)

• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 cup small cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley

• Optional: 1 tsp hot sauce or red pepper flakes for heat

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix together:

   • Cream cheese

   • Sour cream/mayo

   • Garlic powder, onion powder

   • Lemon juice

   • Seasonings (Old Bay, paprika, etc.)

   • Half the cheddar cheese

3. Stir in the shrimp, chopped into smaller pieces if large.

4. Transfer to a baking dish, spreading evenly.

5. Top with extra shredded cheddar and sprinkle more paprika and chopped herbs (parsley/green onions).

6. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden top.

7. Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or veggie sticks.

💡 Tip:

• Want more flavor? Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the mix.

• Swap in crab meat or a mix of shrimp & crab for a seafood twist.

Want a buffalo shrimp version or bacon-loaded remix? Let me know and I’ll hook you up!