Diane's Famous Seafood in a Loaf Dip

Dive into indulgence with *Diane's Famous Seafood in a Loaf Dip*, a show-stopping appetizer that's perfect for entertaining or elevating any gathering. This creamy seafood dip is brimming with flavors, combining succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and a medley of rich cheeses for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Served inside a hollowed-out sourdough loaf, this recipe turns an everyday bread bowl into an edible masterpiece. With a hint of tangy lemon, the zest of Worcestershire sauce, and savory spices like garlic and paprika, every bite is irresistibly satisfying. Ready in under an hour, this warm, bubbly dip pairs perfectly with the toasted bread pieces, crackers, or fresh veggies. Perfect for game days or holiday parties, this seafood dip guarantees to make a splash at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large sourdough bread loaf (unsliced)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
• 0.5 cup canned crab meat, drained
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Using a serrated knife, cut the top off the sourdough bread loaf to create a lid. Set the lid aside.

Step 3

Hollow out the bread loaf by removing the inner bread, leaving about a 1-inch wall around the edges. Reserve the bread pieces for serving later.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped shrimp, canned crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Place the filled bread loaf on a baking sheet and put the reserved lid back on top loosely (you don't need to press it down).

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.

Step 9

While the dip is baking, cut the reserved bread pieces into chunks or strips for dipping.

Step 10

Once the dip is baked, remove it from the oven and carefully take off the bread lid. Sprinkle with additional green onions or paprika for garnish, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately with the reserved bread pieces, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3996.1

Total Fat 224.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1033.4mg	0%
Sodium 6387.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 177.3g	0%

Vitamin D 422.2IU	0%
Calcium 1582.5mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1940.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 32.7%