Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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Large sourdough bread bowl - 1 whole
→ Seafood
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Cooked shrimp - 1/2 pound, roughly chopped
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Fresh lump crab meat - 1/2 pound
→ Creamy Filling
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Shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 cup
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Cream cheese - 1/2 cup, softened to room temperature
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Mayo - 1/3 cup
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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Fresh green onions - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
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Fresh garlic - 2 cloves, minced
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Old Bay seasoning - 1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
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Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
# Instructions:
01 -
Get your oven nice and hot - set it to 375°F (190°C).
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Take your sourdough bread bowl and carefully cut out the center, making a nice bowl shape. Keep those bread pieces for dipping later!
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In a big bowl, mix together your cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella, chopped green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and a good squeeze of lemon juice until everything's well combined.
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Gently fold your chopped shrimp and crab meat into the creamy mixture - be careful not to break up the crab too much.
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Spoon all that delicious seafood mixture into your hollowed-out bread bowl, making sure to pack it in evenly.
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Pop your filled bread bowl onto a baking sheet and let it bake for about 20-25 minutes, until it's all bubbly and golden on top.
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Sprinkle some fresh green onions on top and serve it up while it's warm and melty, with the bread pieces, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
# Notes:
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You can make individual servings using smaller bread bowls - just adjust the baking time accordingly.
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For an extra cheesy kick, try sprinkling some grated Parmesan on top before baking!