Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
A flavorful seafood medley combined with creamy filling, perfectly baked inside a crusty bread bowl, ideal for impressive appetizers or satisfying meals.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 375°F
- 1 medium skillet for sautéing seafood
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large round bread loaf
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp chopped
- 1/2 pound cooked crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, creating a bread bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in shrimp, crab meat, celery, and green onions into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the bread bowl and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for sturdier bread bowl.
- Try adding different seafood like scallops or lobster.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
