Cheesy Seafood Bread Bowl
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Seafood Bread Bowl! This delightful dish features a crusty bread shell filled with a rich, creamy blend of seafood and gooey cheeses. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s an unforgettable centerpiece that promises to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round sourdough loaf (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, crab meat, scallops)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving enough crust for support.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, seafood medley, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Fill the hollowed bread with the seafood mixture generously.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Carefully remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bread bowl (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use fresh seafood for optimal flavor; frozen can be used if thawed properly. Experiment with different cheeses or add spices like Old Bay for extra flavor. To avoid soggy bread, toast the hollowed loaf slightly before filling.