Description
These Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs are a savory, cheesy treat packed with succulent shrimp and crab meat, blended with cream cheese and spices, all wrapped in soft biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they offer a delightful burst of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
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Seafood Filling
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dough and Topping
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, finely sliced green onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Dough: Take each biscuit from the refrigerated dough and flatten it into a roughly 4-inch circle using your hands or a rolling pin to create enough space for the filling.
- Fill and Seal: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the seafood filling into the center of each dough circle. Carefully fold the edges up around the filling and pinch them together tightly to form a sealed ball, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each stuffed dough ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion during baking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley (if using) to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Brush Before Baking: Generously brush each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture, coating them well to enhance flavor and promote a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed bread bombs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they puff up and turn golden brown on top.
- Final Touch: If desired, brush the bread bombs with additional garlic butter immediately after baking for extra shine and flavor. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and ensure a smooth filling.
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor; canned crab meat and cooked shrimp work as convenient alternatives.
- Be careful to pinch the dough edges tightly to prevent leaking during baking.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- These bread bombs are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
