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Flavorful Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip in Sourdough Bread Bowl

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A quick and easy hot crab and artichoke dip baked in a sourdough bread bowl, perfect for parties and cozy gatherings. This creamy, cheesy dip combines fresh crab meat, artichokes, and melty cheeses for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
  • 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or jarred, drained)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large sourdough round (about 8 inches diameter), hollowed out

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut a circle around the top of the sourdough round about 2 inches from the edge. Hollow out the inside, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Set aside the removed bread.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.
  5. Gently fold in crab meat and chopped artichoke hearts, keeping crab lumps intact.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, reserving some Parmesan for topping.
  7. Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl, packing it in without overflowing.
  8. Sprinkle reserved Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Place bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with bread chunks, crackers, or veggies.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Be gentle folding in crab to keep lumps intact. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded. If dip is too thick, add a splash of milk before baking. Can prepare dip a day ahead and refrigerate. For gluten-free, bake dip in a ramekin and serve with gluten-free crackers or veggies.

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Keywords: crab dip, artichoke dip, sourdough bread bowl, party appetizer, seafood dip, cheesy dip, easy crab dip

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