Description
Crab Alfredo Stuffed Garlic Bread Boats combine rich seafood flavors with creamy Alfredo sauce, all nestled inside crispy garlic bread. This indulgent recipe features tender lump crab meat cooked in a decadent blend of cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan, topped with melted mozzarella, making for a perfect appetizer or main course that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 2 small French bread loaves or hoagie rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Crab Alfredo Filling
- 1 cup lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a deep V into the top of each bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about 1-inch thick sides and bottoms to form the bread boats.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Brush this garlic butter generously inside each hollowed bread boat and set aside.
- Cook Crab Alfredo Filling: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the lump crab meat and cook for 1–2 minutes until warmed through. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese, cooking and stirring until the cheeses melt completely and the sauce is smooth.
- Season and Thicken Sauce: Add grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped parsley for freshness.
- Fill the Bread Boats: Spoon the warm crab Alfredo mixture evenly into the prepared garlic bread boats, filling them generously. Top each boat with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring an even layer for melting.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread boats on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted, bubbly, and the bread edges turn slightly crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with extra chopped parsley, and serve the stuffed garlic bread boats warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Great for parties or as a rich seafood dinner.
- You can use imitation crab for a budget-friendly version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if desired.
