BREAD BOWL SEAFOOD DIP

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"Every Christmas Eve, our family has a special hors d'oeuvre supper and this seafood-stuffed dip is a much-requested staple," says Terry Flewelling of Lacombe, Alberta. "I got the recipe from a friend, who made it for my daughter's wedding shower. It's so rich, elegant and creamy-and a huge hit at parties any time of year at all!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard until smooth. Stir in the shrimp, crab, 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese and onions. , Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside. , Spoon seafood mixture into bread shell. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil and place on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Unwrap; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and dip is heated through. Serve with vegetables and reserved bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.