Creamy Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
This creamy stuffed seafood bread bowl is a rich, savory dish made with shrimp, crab meat, and cheeses baked inside a crusty round loaf. It’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings, with a luscious texture and golden top, ideal for dipping with crackers or extra bread.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup crab meat fresh or high-quality canned
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
For the base:
- 1 small round bread loaf sourdough or crusty white, hollowed out
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the filling. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch border to hold the filling. Save the inner bread pieces for serving or snacking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is fully incorporated and the cream cheese is smooth.
- Spoon the mixture generously into the hollowed bread bowl. Place it on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the filling is hot, bubbly, and the top is lightly golden. The outer crust should feel crisp when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the reserved bread chunks, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping.