Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs
Garlic bread loaf stuffed with creamy, garlicky shrimp and cheese, baked until golden and bubbly—perfect for sharing as an appetizer or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
- 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and deveined, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup butter melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out the soft center, leaving a sturdy shell.
- Evenly spread the shrimp mixture into both halves, pressing gently.
- Brush outsides with melted butter. Wrap each half tightly in foil.
- Bake wrapped loaves for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake 5 more minutes to crisp.
- Cool slightly, slice into 2-inch pieces, and serve warm.