Seafood Bread Bowl Dip
Seafood Bread Bowl Dip combines shrimp, crab meat, cheeses, and savory seasonings into a rich, melty dip baked inside a sourdough bread bowl. It’s the perfect centerpiece for parties, potlucks, or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl
- ½ pound cooked shrimp chopped
- ½ pound lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the sourdough and hollow it out, leaving a thick shell.
- Set bread chunks aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, green onions, garlic, Old Bay, paprika, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp and crab gently.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the bread bowl and smooth the top.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/seafood-bread-bowl-dip/
Notes
- Use freshly cooked shrimp and quality crab meat for best flavor.
- You can lightly toast the bread chunks for a crispier dipper.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeños.