Description
A delightful appetizer featuring fluffy pizza dough filled with a savory mix of crab, shrimp, and melted cheeses, brushed with an irresistible garlic butter glaze.
Ingredients
1 package (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup cooked lump crab meat, flaked
½ cup cooked shrimp, roughly chopped
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy Garlic Butter Glaze:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Bring the refrigerated pizza dough to room temperature on a lightly floured surface for about 20 minutes. This makes it more pliable and easier to roll.
Step 2: Gently roll the dough into a uniform 12x10-inch rectangle using your rolling pin. Ensure it's an even thickness.
Step 3: Brush the entire surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This will help create a tender crust and a beautiful golden color.
Step 4: Using a sharp pizza cutter or knife, slice the dough crosswise into eight equal 1.25-inch strips. Transfer these strips to a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, combine the flaked crab meat, roughly chopped shrimp, crumbled turkey bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives, Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can break down the seafood.
Step 6: Place an equal portion of the chilled seafood filling in the center of each dough strip. Don't overfill, or they'll be hard to seal.
Step 7: Fold one long edge of the dough strip over the filling, then bring up the opposite long edge to meet it. Pinch the seams firmly together on the underside of the bomb to create a tight seal. Gently roll the bomb to smooth out any rough edges and shape it into a neat, round form.
Step 8: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. This is your luscious garlic butter glaze!
Step 9: Brush the top and sides of each assembled dough bomb with half of the garlic butter glaze. Ensure they are evenly coated.
Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, or until the bread bombs are golden brown and puffed. At the 10-minute mark, gently remove the baking sheet and brush the bombs again with the remaining garlic butter glaze to enhance the flavor and shine.
Step 11: Once baked, remove the bread bombs from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the interior to set perfectly.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling. Experiment with different cheese blends like provolone or fontina. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bomb
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg