Warm Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ozblock cream cheese
at room temperature
- ½ csour cream
- 3 tbspmayonnaise
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tsphorseradish
- ½ tspworcestershire sauce
- ¼ tspdry mustard
- old bay seasoning
optional
- to tastesalt and freshly ground pepper
- ½ cgruyere cheese)
shredded (see notes below for alternate cheese ideas
- ¼ cgreen onion
diced
- 8 ozcanned lump crab meat drained and picked over
if needed), (two 4 oz cans
- ¾ cgruyere cheese
shredded
- additional diced onion
for garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F.
- 2
In a large bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, dry mustard and Old Bay seasoning and some salt and pepper, until well combined. Add the shredded cheese, green onion and crab, mixing on low (or with a spoon), just until combined. Set aside or spoon into a bowl, cover and refrigerate if making ahead.
- 3
With a serrated knife, cut a round out of the top of your Sourdough bread round, leaving 1 - 1/2 inches around the outside of the round and about 1 1/2 inches deep. Gently pull the slice out of the top of the bread and set aside. Cut slices around the outside of the bread round, slicing down in about 1 inch intervals, slicing about 2/3 of the way down the side. Place bread round into your skillet. *Cut the round that you removed from the top into cubes and toast or serve plain with your finished bowl.
- 4
Spoon your dip into the hollowed out center (it may sit above the top of the bread at this point but that's ok). Once filled, gently pull the slices around the outside outwards a bit. This will allow them to toast, but will also make your hollow a little bigger, so your dip should drop down into the bowl some more.
- 5
Loosely cover top of bread bowl with a piece of aluminum foil and place into preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes (or more if your dip was cold from the fridge). Remove from oven. Remove and discard aluminum foil. Sprinkle top of dip (and onto the tops of the bread as well), with the additional shredded cheese for topping. Return to the oven and bake a further 10 minutes, or until dip is warm and cheese is golden. *If toasting additional bread cubes, scatter on a baking sheet and place on the rack under the bread bowl for the last few minutes of baking (after the cheese has been added).
- 6
Garnish with additional diced green onion and serve warm in the skillet. **Wrap the hot skillet handle if sering hot from the oven, just so no one is tempted to grab a hold of it!
Warm Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl
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About this Recipe
Looking for an effortless yet impressive appetizer that will steal the show at your next gathering? This Warm Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl delivers on all fronts, combining creamy indulgence with the rich flavor of crab, all baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.What makes this warm crab dip truly special is its ingenious presentation in a sourdough bread bowl, transforming a simple appetizer into a captivating centerpiece. The luscious base, a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, is meticulously balanced with zesty lemon juice, a hint of horseradish, and the savory depth of Worcestershire and dry mustard. This combination ensures every bite is bursting with flavor, offering a sophisticated taste that's surprisingly easy to achieve.Prepare for a truly decadent and comforting experience. Each spoonful offers a creamy, tangy, and savory delight, punctuated by tender flakes of succulent lump crab meat and the nutty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Gruyere cheese. The warm, inviting aroma fills the kitchen as it bakes, promising a comforting and satisfying appetizer perfect for sharing. As you scoop out the rich dip, you'll find yourself tearing off pieces of the soft, flavorful bread bowl to enjoy alongside, making for an interactive and utterly delicious dish that invites everyone to gather around.While fantastic as written, you can easily personalize this warm crab dip to suit your taste. For an extra layer of classic flavor, consider stirring in a dash of Old Bay seasoning (it's optional, but highly recommended by many dip enthusiasts!). The recipe also mentions that other cheese ideas might be possible, beyond Gruyere, for those looking to experiment with different profiles. A fresh garnish of additional diced green onion not only adds a vibrant pop of color but also a crisp, subtle bite that cuts through the richness.This easy and delicious appetizer is tailor-made for stress-free entertaining, whether you're hosting a casual weekend get-together or a more festive holiday occasion. Serve it directly from your warm cast iron skillet, inviting guests to dig in with their favorite crackers, extra crusty bread, or, of course, the delicious edible bread bowl itself.