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Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs

Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs for Ultimate Comfort

Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining flavors of shrimp, creamy cheese, and garlic in a crispy bread shell.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Bomb Shells
  • 1 loaf Crusty Italian bread You can also use French bread.
For the Shrimp Filling
  • 1 pound Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Star ingredient.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Substitute with plant-based for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Irresistible stretch and richness.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped Mix in other herbs if desired.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Essential for flavor.
To Finish the Bombs
  • 4 tbsp Butter, melted Consider using olive oil for lighter option.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Essential for flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional) For extra heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the crusty Italian bread into 2-inch thick rounds and hollow out the centers.
  3. Melt half of the butter in a skillet, then sauté the fresh shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Combine cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and chopped shrimp in a bowl.
  5. Stuff each hollowed bread round generously with the shrimp-and-cheese mixture.
  6. Arrange the stuffed bread rounds open side up on the baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with additional mozzarella, if desired.
  7. Bake in your preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Cool briefly on the baking sheet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optional serving, consider marinara sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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