Description
Crab Shrimp Queso is a creamy and flavorful dip made with crab meat, shrimp, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until well blended.
- Add crab meat, chopped shrimp, diced tomatoes, and green onions to the cheese mixture.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add more cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to substitute crab or shrimp with other seafood if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crab Shrimp Queso, dip, appetizer, seafood dip