Name: Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 1 green bell pepper (cored and chopped); 1 cup sliced okra (frozen is fine); 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 bunch green onions (chopped); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; Cajun seasoning to taste; 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp (coarsely chopped); 1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup skim milk; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Looking for the perfect dip to serve up on game day? You’re going to love this Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe!

Following is a delicious recipe and guest post from Team Holly with The Healthy Cooking Blog. ENJOY!

This dude food dip has all the components of gumbo in a creamy, cheesy dip; everyone voted “most popular” at a party.  Serve with toasted baguette slices or chips. All around, this Appetizer is sure to be the hit of any game day or holiday get-together!

Ready to make your warm gumbo dip? Here’s what you’ll need…

Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe

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Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Servings: 32

Author: Never Ending Journeys

Ingredients

1 green bell pepper cored and chopped
1 cup sliced okra frozen is fine
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 bunch green onions chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Cajun seasoning to taste
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp coarsely chopped
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In large nonstick pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook green pepper, okra, and celery about 7-minutes or until almost tender. Add green onions, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; cook a few minutes.
Add shrimp, cream cheese, and Parmesan.  Stir over low heat until cream cheese is melted.  Cook until creamy and bubbly.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve at a party or turn into a light meal and serve over rice or pasta to give you energy.
Terrific Tip: Any seafood may be substituted for the shrimp.
Nutritional information:
Calories 32, Calories from Fat 43%, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 69 mg, Carbohydrates 1 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Total Sugars 1 g, Protein 5 g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 lean meat

Recipe from Holly Clegg’s Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook

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