Cheesy Garlic Seafood Bread Recipe

This Cheesy Seafood Bread is loaded with Prawns & Crabmeat, smothered in a creamy cheesy garlic sauce, and baked to perfection on crispy French bread. Perfect for an appetizer or a meal!

Ingredients

For the Bread:

1 loaf French bread, sliced in half

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp parsley, chopped

For the Seafood Topping: 250g Prawns, peeled & deveined 250g Crabmeat

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp red chilli flakes (optional, for spice)

For the Cheesy Sauce:

120g cream cheese, softened

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Toast the Bread:

Preheat oven to 190°C or 375°F.

Brush melted butter over the bread halves and sprinkle with garlic powder & parsley.

Bake for 5–7 minutes until slightly crispy.

Cook the Seafood:

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in Prawns & Crabmeat. Cook until Prawn turns orange , about 3 minutes.

Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Make the Cheesy Sauce:

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.

Add the cooked seafood mixture and combine.

Assemble & Bake:

Spread the cheesy seafood mixture evenly over the toasted bread.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Garnish with extra parsley & Parmesan.

Serve & Enjoy!

Slice into pieces and serve hot!  Pairs well with a side of garlic butter or marinara sauce.

Enjoy with a Cold Beer