Crabby Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs Recipe
Hollowed Italian bread stuffed with a creamy shrimp mixture, baked until golden and crispy, creating the ultimate comfort food mashup of shrimp dip and garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Bread Base
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Seafood Filling
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Flavor Boosters
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Chop the Shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and mix with cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Hollow Out Bread: Slice Italian bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the center of each half.
- Fill Bread: Spoon shrimp mixture into bread halves, pack it down gently.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F, brush bread with butter, wrap in foil, bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- These bread bombs are perfect for parties or game day.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
