CRAB AND CHEESE BREAD

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A simple recipe that can be customized to your tastes simply by adding your favorite spices. Great for any occasion, especially when finger food is encouraged!

Provided by themami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded crabmeat
1 cup baby shrimp
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Combine mayo and butter first, mix well.
  • Drain crab, shrimp, and chilies.
  • Combine cheese, crab/shrimp, and chilies. Add seasoning to taste.
  • Cut bread in half lengthwise, spread dip on top of both sides of bread, sprinkle more cheese on top of the bread halves.
  • Cook in oven at 350 for 10 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
  • Take off foil, turn oven to broil for 5 minutes- watch carefully! Cook until slightly browned.
  • Slice and serve warm.
  • Possible Seasonings:.
  • - Southwest Style - Use chopped cilantro (1 cup), crushed real garlic (2 cloves), crushed red pepper flakes, a little pepper to taste. I have also substituted the canned green chilies for diced fresh jalapeños for a spicy taste.
  • - Italian Style - Use oregano, thyme, and/or basil. There are generic "Italian Seasoning" spices most people have for things such as spaghetti. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese instead of using the mozzarella again.
  • - Other variations depend on your taste! Use crab, shrimp, or even tuna with any combination of your favorite spices. Use different kind of chilies- different levels of spicy depending on your tastes. You could do a red based crab and cheese bread- add diced tomatoes and or combine a can of tomato paste instead of mayo. Or for a creamier version , substitute softened cream cheese for the mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.8, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 1529.8, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 13.8

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