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Creamy Hot Crab Artichoke Dip Recipe Baked in Bread Bowl Easily

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A creamy, cheesy crab artichoke dip baked in a sourdough bread bowl, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy entertaining. This dip combines lump crab meat, artichokes, and a luscious cheese blend for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lump crab meat, drained well (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium round sourdough bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Cut a circular lid off the top of the sourdough loaf about 1 inch from the edge. Scoop out the soft bread inside, leaving a 1-inch thick shell all around and on the bottom. Save the scooped bread for toasting.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in chopped artichoke hearts, lump crab meat gently, and 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella. Save the remaining mozzarella for topping.
  5. Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
  6. Place the bread bowl on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until the dip is hot and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Use the bread lid and toasted bread chunks for dipping.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature for smooth mixing. Drain artichokes well to avoid sogginess. Handle crab meat gently to keep chunks intact. If cheese browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Toast scooped bread with olive oil and garlic powder at 350°F for 10 minutes for perfect dipping pieces. For gluten-free, bake dip in ramekins instead of bread bowl.

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