Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl
Dive into the ultimate party appetizer with this creamy, savory Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl. Perfectly baked in a hollowed-out sourdough loaf, this dish combines the richness of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream with the briny sweetness of fresh lump crab meat. Enhanced with sharp cheddar and Parmesan for a cheesy indulgence, it’s seasoned to perfection with a hint of Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and optional hot sauce for a zesty kick. As it bubbles in the oven, the bread bowl toasts to golden perfection, making every bite irresistibly crispy yet creamy. This warm, crowd-pleasing appetizer pairs seamlessly with crackers, vegetable sticks, or the toasted bread pieces for dipping. Whether hosting a game day gathering or holiday feast, this crab dip is a guaranteed showstopper that keeps guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf of sourdough bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully cut the top off the round loaf of sourdough bread and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Save the top and the bread pieces for dipping.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, lump crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
Spoon the crab dip mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, spreading it evenly.
Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. Arrange the top of the bread and the hollowed-out pieces around the bowl for toasting, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with the toasted bread pieces, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 349.5 g | 448% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.8 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 882 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 5304 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.0 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1978 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
