Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
A warm, comforting seafood filling baked inside a bread bowl, perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
For the seafood filling
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and diced
- 1 cup scallops, diced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste garlic powder
For the bread bowl
- 1 large bread bowl A sturdy loaf is recommended.
- 1 cup shredded cheese e.g., mozzarella or cheddar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in the diced shrimp, scallops, green onions, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Hollow out the bread bowl, retaining the interior for dipping if desired.
Baking
- Fill the hollowed bread bowl with the seafood mixture and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy dipping pieces of bread into the creamy filled seafood.
- For added crunch, toast the scooped-out bread pieces in the oven for five minutes while the loaf cooks.
Notes
If using frozen seafood, make sure to thaw and pat dry very thoroughly. You can assemble and chill the mixture a few hours ahead but bake just before serving for best texture.