Shrimp-Salsa Dip

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 16

A flavorful cheese base is topped with salsa and shrimp in this elegant appetizer to serve with crackers. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 7, 2009

Ingredients

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon onion powder

1/2

cup Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa

tablespoons cocktail sauce

bag (7 oz) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed

tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

Crackers or tortilla chips

Steps

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1

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, garlic powder and onion powder with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. On dinner plate, spread cheese mixture into flat, round shape.
2

In another medium bowl, gently mix salsa, cocktail sauce and shrimp. Gently spoon over cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with crackers.

Expert Tips

Instead of crackers, enjoy this dip with lime-flavored tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 110
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 11%
Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 19% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 40mg; 13%
Sodium: 220mg; 9%
Potassium: 60mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g
Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;