Retro Recipe: Shrimp Gelatin Salad or Dip Spread
This is a recipe from the 1960's and was probably originally on the side of a Campbell Tomato Soup can or on the Philadelphia Cream Cheese box.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 can tomato soup
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 1/2 package gelatin or 6 sheets of gelatin
- 4 100 gram cans shrimp , drained and patted dry
- 2/3 cup celery , finely chopped (1-2 stalks)
- 2/3 cup green onion , finely chopped (one bunch, or 6 green onions)
Instructions
- Place the first 2 ingredients into the top of a double boiler to melt the cheese and combine together, without lumps
- Prepare gelatin sheets in cold water as per directions on package or sprinkle powdered gelatin over water as per instructions on package; mix into soup mixture
- Add all other ingredients to soup mixture; stir well to combine
- Pour into a mould; refrigerate overnight, or until set
- Unmould and serve with crackers or fresh vegetables
Notes
I made 24 tiny pots 1/4 cup each for Amy's Baby Shower and had "just enough" exactly. No tasting, and you will get 24 servings 1/4 cup each.