– 1 large round bread loaf
– 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
– 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
– 2 green onions, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Follow these straightforward steps to create your amazing Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Bread: Carefully cut the top off the round loaf of bread and hollow out the inside. Leave about an inch of bread on the sides to secure the filling.
3. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, old bay seasoning, green onions, salt, and pepper. Blend well until fully combined and creamy.
4. Stuff the Bread: Spoon the seafood filling carefully into the hollowed-out bread loaf, packing it slightly for a fuller result.
5. Bake: Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and put it in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
6. Garnish: Remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
7. Serve: Slice the remaining bread from the top and around the edges for dipping into the delicious filling.
This method ensures that each step contributes to the sumptuous outcome that defines this incredible dish.