Crab Bread Bowl Dip

Crab Bread Bowl Dip is a rich, creamy appetizer perfect for any gathering. This pescatarian-friendly dish features tender crab meat blended with cream cheese, horseradish, and a touch of Old Bay Seasoning, all served in a warm, crusty French bread bowl. Ideal for those with a taste for American cuisine, this recipe is also gluten, dairy, and shellfish-friendly.

Versatile and satisfying, this dip pairs beautifully with fresh veggies or crispy crackers. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can create this dish with our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering recipe!

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Overview

This Hot Crab Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties. Served in a round bread bowl, it combines crab meat with cream cheese, horseradish, and a hint of Old Bay Seasoning for a delightful seafood treat.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 - 8 Ounces (oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 - Cups milk
• 1 - Cup mayonnaise
• 1 - Tablespoon (tbsp) prepared horseradish
• 1 - 6 Ounces (oz) can crab meat, drained
• 0.125 - Teaspoon (tsp) Old Bay Seasoning, seasoned
• 1 - 1 Pound (lb) loaf French bread
• 1 - Cup white Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, milk, mayonnaise, horseradish, drained crab meat, and Old Bay Seasoning. Mix until the mixture is creamy.
3. Spread the creamy mixture into an 8x12 inch baking dish.
4. Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
5. While the dip is baking, cut a circle out of the top of the French bread loaf and scoop out the inside. Tear the removed bread into pieces for dipping.
6. Once the dip is baked, remove it from the oven and spoon it into the hollowed-out bread bowl.
7. Cover the top of the dip with shredded white Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with additional Old Bay Seasoning if desired.
8. Place the bread bowl on a medium baking sheet and bake in the oven for an additional 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot with the torn bread pieces on the side for dipping. Enjoy!