Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

A creamy, cheesy seafood filling packed with shrimp and crab, baked to perfection inside a golden sourdough bread bowl – perfect for sharing!

Ingredients:

• 1 large sourdough bread bowl

• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped

• 1/2 pound lump crab meat

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1.  Preheat the Oven:

–  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.  Prepare the Bread Bowl:

–  Cut the top off the sourdough bread to create a lid. Remove the inside of the bread, leaving about 1-inch of the bread around the edges to form the bowl. Set aside the hollowed-out bread for later.

3.  Make the Seafood Filling:

–  In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined.

–  Add the mayonnaise, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Stir everything together until smooth and evenly mixed.

4.  Stuff the Bread Bowl:

–  Carefully spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, packing it tightly. If there’s any leftover filling, you can bake it in a small oven-safe dish or use it as a dip.

5.  Bake the Bread Bowl:

–  Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is hot, bubbly, and golden on top. If the bread bowl starts to get too dark, cover the top with aluminum foil.

6.  Serve and Enjoy:

–  Remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the stuffed bread bowl with the lid on the side and some of the hollowed-out bread for dipping. Enjoy with friends or family!

This Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is the perfect appetizer or main dish for any gathering, combining creamy seafood with the comforting texture of fresh sourdough. It’s rich, flavorful, and sure to be a hit!