Description
Crab Shrimp Queso is a creamy and flavorful dip that combines the richness of crab and shrimp with melted cheese, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over low heat.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the crab meat, shrimp, diced tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Pair with a refreshing drink for a perfect snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
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