Mama Jen’s Crab Dip

Mama Jen’s Crab Dip

 

A good party snack should be irresistible and addictive, and this dip is just that. You'll never have to ask, "What can I bring?" again.
For more delicious recipes like this check out our cookbook Growing Up Cajun !
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Hot Sauce 
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning 
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped yellow or red bell pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) container jumbo limp crab meat, drained and pickled free of shell
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Garnish: sliced green onion
  • pita chips to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 1-quart backing dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Mayonnaise, Swiss, shallot, lemon juice, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Hot Sauce , Worcestershire, Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning , and mustard.
  • In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add crabmeat and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add bourbon; cook until liquid is reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold crabmeat mixture into cream cheese mixture. Transfer to prepared pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake until mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is light golden brown, about 24 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onion, if desired. Serve with pita chips.
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Mama Jen’s Shrimp Dip

Mama Jen’s Shrimp Dip

 

A good party snack should be irresistible and addictive, and this dip is just that. You'll never have to ask, "What can I bring?" again.
For more delicious recipes like this check out our cookbook Growing Up Cajun !
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 (4-ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained
  • Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add ketchup, onion, and bell pepper. Stir in shrimp and Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Serve with bagel chips.
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SHRIMP & CORN SOUP WITH TASSO

SHRIMP & CORN SOUP WITH TASSO

 

Tasso adds an extra kick to this flavor-packed and perfectly creamy soup.
This recipe and more delicious recipes can be found in our cookbook Growing Up Cajun 
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • tbsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cups chopped tasso or cooked ham
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans cream-style corn
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10-ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
  • 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 lb medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Garnish chopped green onion

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add tasso, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning; sautéuntil onion is translucent.
  • Stir in cream cheese, and cook until softened.
  • Add corn, tomatoes, soups, milk, and remaining1⁄2 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add 3⁄4 cup water; increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
  • Add shrimp, and return to a light boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With 5 minutes remaining, stir in parsley. Garnish with green onion, if desired.
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