Cracked Crab Cheese Bread
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender crab, Cracked Crab Cheese Bread is the kind of comfort food that turns any weeknight into a celebration.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Crab Mixture
- 1 lb fresh crab meat picked over for shells
- 1 cup mayonnaise room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese packed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese packed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste
Bread
- 1 large French baguette or sourdough loaf, split lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix the crab meat, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use a spatula to combine without breaking up the crab too much.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the mixture firm up slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Spread the chilled crab mixture evenly over the two bread halves, pressing lightly so it adheres.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, cool for 3–5 minutes, slice into pieces, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh lump crab for the best texture; chill the crab mixture for better spreadability; avoid overbaking.