Cracked Crab Cheese Bread – The Ultimate Savory Appetizer! 🦀🧀🍞


 

Warning: This buttery, cheesy, crab-stuffed bread is so addictive, it’ll vanish before you can say "seafood delight!" Imagine tender crab meat mixed with garlic-herb cream cheese, stuffed into crusty bread, and baked until golden and bubbly—pure indulgence in every bite.

Perfect for game day, holiday parties, or a fancy appetizer night, this recipe is guaranteed to be the star of the table!

Why You’ll Love This Crab Cheese Bread

✅ Restaurant-worthy – Feels luxurious but easy to make
✅ Creamy, garlicky, savory – The ultimate flavor combo
✅ Great for sharing – Pull-apart fun for groups
✅ Customizable – Swap crab for shrimp or lobster

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Serves 6-8 as an appetizer)

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup (120g) shredded mozzarella

  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan

  • 1 cup (150g) lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Bread:

  • 1 large French baguette (or sourdough loaf)

  • ½ cup (115g) melted butter

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

(Optional garnish: Extra parsley, lemon wedges, red pepper flakes)


Step-by-Step Instructions



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