Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip

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Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip takes the iconic hors d’oeuvre and amps it up with spicy cream cheese, olives, peppers, onions and Mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Servings: + servings

Calories: 218kcal

8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
10 ounces cocktail sauce divided use
1 pound cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped, and patted dry with paper towel
1 can (2.25 ounce) sliced black olives drained
1 small green pepper cored and chopped
2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion white, light green and some of the dark green portion

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and garlic. Spread mixture evenly in the bottom of a 8 or 9-inch glass pie plate or rimmed serving dish.
Spread 1 cup cocktail sauce evenly over top of the cream cheese mixture.
On top of cocktail sauce, layer (in the following order) the shrimp, olives, green pepper, and shredded cheese. Finish with green onion on top.
Garnish with 3 shrimp, if desired.
Serve with tortilla chips and remaining cocktail sauce on the side.

Make ahead: Can be prepared earlier in the day, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.