Cheesy Seafood Bread Bowl Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 large crusty sourdough bread bowl
→ Seafood Mix
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1/2 pound succulent cooked shrimp, roughly chopped
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1/2 pound fresh lump crab meat
→ Creamy Base
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1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1/3 cup real mayonnaise
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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1/4 cup fresh green onions, finely chopped
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2 plump garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Start by getting your oven nice and hot - set it to 375°F (190°C).
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Take your sourdough loaf and carefully carve out the center, making sure to leave thick enough walls to hold our delicious filling. Save those bread pieces - they'll make perfect dippers later!
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In a mixing bowl, blend together your softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, chopped green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until everything's smooth and well combined.
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Now comes the star ingredients - gently fold in your chopped shrimp and lump crab meat. You want to keep those beautiful chunks of seafood intact while mixing them evenly through the creamy base.
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Spoon your seafood mixture into your prepared bread bowl, making sure it's evenly distributed. Pop it on a baking sheet and let it bake for 20-25 minutes, until it's bubbling hot and gorgeously golden on top.
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Pull your creation from the oven, sprinkle with some fresh green onions, and serve it while it's warm and gooey. Arrange those reserved bread pieces around it for dipping.
# Notes:
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This dip can be prepared up to a day ahead - just keep the filling separate from the bread bowl until ready to bake
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Try mini bread bowls for perfect individual portions at parties
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The filling can also be baked in a regular casserole dish if preferred