shrimp bread

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Oh man. Y'all are going to love this. I love it! One of my friends on instagram posted it, and I had to have it.  I changed it up a little bit because I like things a bit... decadent? Ha! 
All the flavors combine just right and make for a happy appetizer. And guess what? IT'S FOOTBALL TIME! So, perfect little bites to have while watching the game! 


Ingredients: 

  • 15 oz french bread (loaf) 
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese cut into cubes 
  • 2 tsp garlic powder 
  • 1.5-2 tbsp Slap Ya Mama original spice 
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 
  • 1 cup diced onion 
  • 1 stick butter 
  • 2 cups shrimp (peeled and deveined) 
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella shredded cheese 
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar 
  • 4 tbsp mayo 
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Directions: 

  • In a skillet on medium/medium-high heat add butter 
  • Sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft 
  • Add shrimp and season with the garlic and slap ya mama 
  • Cook until shrimp are pink and turn off heat 
  • Add the cream cheese and mix around until all melted 
  • Split the french bread down the middle long ways 
  • Take out just a little bread down the middle 
  • Scoop mixture and spread on top of the french bread 
  • In a bowl, add the cheese and mayonnaise 
  • Mix well 
  • Spread on top of the shrimp mixture on the bread 
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes until french bread is golden and crisp 
  • Sprinkle with more slap ya mama and jalapeños for a little kick!