Delicious crabby shrimp-stuffed garlic bread bombs with cream cheese and mozzarella
These crabby shrimp-stuffed garlic bread bombs are an explosion of flavor! Soft, cheesy, and packed with a savory seafood filling, they’re the perfect appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 4 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl and drizzle with the garlic butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Using your fingers, create a small well in the center of each bread cube.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture into each well, filling it generously.
- Place the stuffed bread cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.