Brain Shaped Shrimp Spread
A playful and delicious shrimp spread shaped like a brain, perfect for Halloween gatherings!
Equipment
- Brain-shaped mold
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin one packet
- 10 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3-4 green onions or chives or a handful
- 2 cups shrimp roughly chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 dashes hot sauce
- cocktail sauce for serving
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Stir the unflavored gelatin into the water and let it bloom.
- In a saucepan over low heat, mix the cream cheese and cream of mushroom soup until smooth.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the creamy mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp, green onions, mayonnaise, and hot sauce gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased brain-shaped mold and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
- Carefully unmold the shrimp spread onto a platter and serve with cocktail sauce and crackers.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.