Hot Cheesy Lobster Dip
A rich and creamy Hot Cheesy Lobster Dip is the perfect little appetizer for the upcoming holiday season!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheesecake, dip, lobster
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp. cooking sherry
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/3 cup kettle cooked potato chips, crumbled, I like to use salt and pepper flavor
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a medium size casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add red pepper and shallots and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle vegetable mixture with flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let flour burn.
Whisk in heavy cream and milk until smooth. Add Old Bay seasoning, paprika, mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne and cooking sherry. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese until melted. Add the pieces of lobster meat and the parsley until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese and potato chips. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with baguette slices, crackers or pita bread triangles.
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1445IU | Vitamin C: 21.3mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg