Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Cheese Dip

Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Cheese Dip

A hot melted cheese dip just packed with shrimp and andouille sausage and cajun style flavours!

ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1/2 pound andouille sausage (or kielbasa), diced
• 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 pound shrimp, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

directions

1. Cook the bacon in an oven safe pan, about 5-7 minutes, and set aside on paper towels to cool before crumbling, reserving the bacon grease in the pan.
2. Add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes, before setting aside.
3. Toss the shrimp in the cajun seasoning, add to the pan and cook until just starting to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes, before setting aside.
4. Add the onion, celery and pepper to the pan and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute, before removing from heat.
6. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, bacon, sausage, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise and mozzarella before transferring to the preheated 350F/180C oven to bake until the cheese has melted and the side are bubbling, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 385, Fat 33g (Saturated 13g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 109mg, Sodium 812mg, Carbs 5g (Fiber 0.5g, Sugars 2g), Protein 15g

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