Description
Indulge in these delicious Crab Alfredo-Stuffed Garlic Bread Boats for a decadent meal or impressive appetizer. A flavorful blend of lump crab meat in a creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella, all nestled in toasty garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread:
- 1 large loaf French or Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Filling:
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare Bread: Brush the cut sides of the bread with a mixture of melted butter and minced garlic. Toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Make Filling: In a skillet, make a roux with olive oil and flour. Add cream, Parmesan, seasonings, and crab meat. Heat through.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the crab Alfredo mixture on the bread, top with mozzarella, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Broil for a golden finish.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- You can substitute shrimp or cooked chicken for the crab if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
