Ingredients

  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 6 ounces whole cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin (one envelope)
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's is best)
  • 1 bunch scallion, chopped, all white parts and right into the green
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery

Method

  • Heat soup and cream cheese together in saucepan over low heat, whisking until smooth.
  • In small bowl, soften gelatine in cold water and add to cream cheese mixture.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • In separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, scallions and celery.
  • Stir into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
  • Gently fold in shrimp until well mixed and turn into a lightly oiled 4 cup mold.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.
  • To unmold, place mold in warm water for a few seconds and invert onto a plate. Place crackers around.