Crab-Stuffed Bread Cubes
Submitted by leeserw
Crispy hollowed-out French bread cubes stuffed with a bubbly crab and cheese filling. These bite-sized appetizers bake up golden and crunchy in under an hour.
YIELD
2 dozenPREP
20 minCOOK
25 minREADY
45 minImagine a warm, crunchy bread shell oozing with melted cheese and sweet crab meat. That’s every single bite of these little gems.
French bread gets cubed, hollowed out, brushed with butter, and toasted until golden and crisp. Then each cube gets packed with a filling of crab meat, American cheese spread, Worcestershire, lemon pepper, and a touch of mustard. Back in the oven for a few more minutes until everything is bubbly and irresistible.
They’re two-bite appetizers that disappear from the tray faster than you can make them.
Chef Tips
- A sharp paring knife makes hollowing out the bread cubes much easier. Leave about an eighth of an inch on all sides so they hold their shape.
- Don’t rush the first toast. You want the cubes fully crisp before filling, or they’ll go soggy under the weight of the cheese and crab.
- Make these ahead through the first bake, then fill and do the final bake right before serving for maximum crunch.
- A sprinkle of paprika or chopped parsley on top before the second bake gives them a pop of color.
Ingredients
Directions
Cut bread into 1 inch slices, remove crust.
Cut trimmed slices into 1 inch cubes.
Hollow out each with sharp knife, leaving ⅛ inch shell.
Brush sides and top with melted butter.
Place in cookie sheet, bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 10 minutes or until light brown and crisp.
Cool.
Blend cheeze and egg in bowl.
Add remaining ingredients and gently mix.
Fill nuggets, garnish. Bake on cookie sheet in 400℉ (200℃) oven until bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
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