Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs
Delicious garlic bread filled with cheesy shrimp goodness, perfect for game nights or family dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Serrated Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Crusty Italian bread
- 1 pound Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice your Italian bread loaf into 2-inch thick rounds. Carefully hollow out the center of each round, leaving just enough bread to form a sturdy shell.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like it spicy. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just pink and opaque. Remove from heat, roughly chop the shrimp, and let them cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and the chopped shrimp. Stir well until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
- Gently stuff each hollowed bread round with the shrimp-cheese mixture, pressing down to pack generously. Arrange the stuffed rounds, open side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the tops and sides of each bread bomb. Sprinkle with a little extra mozzarella if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving—they’ll be hot and irresistible!
Notes
For a crispier bread finish, broil the bombs for 1-2 minutes at the end (watch closely!). Avoid sogginess by baking on a wire rack over your baking sheet.