Deviled Shrimp With Bacon Dip

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked peeled medium-sized shrimp
• 6 ounces lean thick-sliced bacon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (i used a little more)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375 degrees. chop shrimp coarsely.
• 2 in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned, for 5 to 7 minutes. drain on paper towels, then chop finely.
• 3 in a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, all but 1 tablespoon of the parmesan cheese, the horseradish, lemon juice, and cayenne. mix until well blended. stir in the shrimp, bacon, and green onions. scrape the mixture into a small gratin or other shallow baking dish, spreading into an even layer. sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan over the top.
• 4 bake for 20 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly hot and the top is lightly browned. serve warm, right from the baking dish.
• 5 makes about 2 cups, or 6 to 8 servings.