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Bread Boat with Crab Spread

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 6, 2018
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A fresh-baked Pillsbury™ French bread holds a tasty filling in an amazing appetizer that's perfect for a crowd.

Bread Boat with Crab Spread

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
  • 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
  • 1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, well drained
  • 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimiento, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake French loaf as directed on can. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium microwavable bowl, mix remaining ingredients except parsley. Set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Cut 1 inch from top of loaf. Cut top into 1-inch pieces; place in serving basket. With sharp knife, cut around inside of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick sides. Remove bread, leaving inside of loaf hollow. Cut removed bread into 1-inch pieces; place in serving basket.
  • Step 
    4
    Microwave cream cheese mixture uncovered on Medium (50%) 3 to 4 minutes or until hot, stirring twice. Spoon hot mixture into hollowed-out loaf. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve spread with bread pieces and/or crackers.

Nutrition

350 Calories
17g Total Fat
18g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (excluding hollowed-out loaf)
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
17g
27%
Saturated Fat
8g
41%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
370mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
4g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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