🥖🦐 Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Bread Ring
A show-stopping appetizer: a golden bread ring stuffed with creamy, cheesy seafood filling—perfect for parties or special dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
🍞 Bread dough
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
🦐 Seafood filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + salt mix)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep oven
- Preheat to 190°C (375°F)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment
2. Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, mayo, lemon juice, seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper
- Stir until creamy and well combined
3. Shape the ring
- Roll dough into a large circle (like a pizza)
- Cut slits from the center outward (like sun rays), leaving outer edge intact
4. Fill
- Spoon seafood mixture around the outer ring
- Fold the cut strips over the filling, tucking under to form a ring
5. Bake
- Brush with egg wash
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown
6. Serve
- Let cool slightly before slicing
- Serve warm
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Pair with garlic butter or marinara dip
- Serve as a party centerpiece
- Add a side salad for a light meal
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overfill or the dough may tear
- Chop seafood into small pieces for even distribution
- Add a little hot sauce for spice
- Use pre-cooked seafood to save time
🧀 Why it’s a hit
It combines buttery baked bread with a rich, cheesy seafood filling—crispy outside, creamy inside, and perfect for sharing.