Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked peeled medium-sized shrimp
• 6 ounces lean thick-sliced bacon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared white horseradish (I used a little more)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Chop shrimp coarsely.

2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned, for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then chop finely.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, all but 1 tablespoon of the parmesan cheese, the horseradish, lemon juice, and cayenne. Mix until well blended. Stir in the shrimp, bacon, and green onions. Scrape the mixture into a small gratin or other shallow baking dish, spreading into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan over the top.

4. Bake for 20 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly hot and the top is lightly browned. Serve warm, right from the baking dish.

5. Makes about 2 cups, or 6 to 8 servings.