Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
A delightful combination of warm, crusty bread filled with a rich and creamy seafood mixture, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Bread Bowl
- 1 loaf Crusty bread loaf (round sourdough or Italian)
For the Filling
- 1 cup Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped) Juicy and tender
- 1 cup Crab meat (fresh or canned, drained) Sweet and flaky
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened) Rich and creamy
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar preferred, nutty and robust
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped) Vibrant and aromatic
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped) Herbaceous and fragrant
- 1 tsp Garlic powder For a savory touch
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) Zesty and fresh
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the top of the crusty bread loaf to create a lid and hollow out the inside, leaving a thick shell.
- Save the bread insides for dipping or making breadcrumbs.
Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the chopped shrimp and crab meat.
- Add garlic powder, lemon juice, parsley, and dill, mixing until well blended.
- Gently stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out bread loaf, mounding it slightly above the edges.
Baking
- Place the filled loaf on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh seafood and avoid rushing the baking process. Allow the bread bowl to cool slightly before slicing.