Ingredients:

  • 8 oz block full-fat Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup full-fat Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup good quality Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce (e.g., Frank’s Red Hot)
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella, divided
  • 1 lb Cooked, peeled, and deveined Shrimp, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons Thinly sliced Spring Onion (Scallions), for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch or 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare Shrimp: Ensure shrimp is thawed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Create the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
  4. Season: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream base and mix until well incorporated.
  5. Add Cheese and Heat: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded Cheddar and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack/Mozzarella. Add the full 1/2 cup of Buffalo wing sauce. Mix carefully until the color is uniform orange/pink.
  6. Fold in Shrimp: Add the chopped shrimp to the base mixture and use a spatula to fold them through until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Assemble and Top: Spoon the dip mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring the surface is level. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
  8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese topping is fully melted, bubbling vigorously, and beginning to turn light golden brown.
  9. Rest and Garnish: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with spring onions and the blue cheese crumbles (if using) just before serving.