Crab /shrimp Dip Or Mold

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces mayonnaise (hellman's or best foods preferred)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon msg
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 dashes worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 green onions, chopped (scallion style)
• 3 (4 ounce) cans crab (or both) or 3 (4 ounce) cans shrimp, drained but saving the liquid in a separate container (or both)
• 4 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin, with (optional)
• 4 tablespoons cold water, until softened, then microwave until a few seconds to dissolve (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine the first eight ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well.
• 2 if molding mix the gelatin as instructed above and add to the bowl after microwaving.
• 3 add 1/2 cup of the crab/shrimp liquid to the bowl and mix.
• 4 mix in the celery and onions.
• 5 add the crab/shrimp.
• 6 refrigerate until well chilled or molded if necessary.
• 7 note*** you can also make this recipe with imitation crab or shrimp but the flavor will not be as strong since you will not be able to add the canning liquid.