Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.25 cup

baby shrimp (cooked)

cooked

0.5 cup

crabmeat

1 unit

lobster tails, meat of

1 cup

Velveeta cheese

cubed

5 slice

swiss cheese

tore up into smaller pieces

0.25 cup

hot sauce

0.25 cup

green bell peppers

diced

0.25 cup

white wine

1 cup

milk

1 cup

heavy cream

1 unit

parsley

0.5 tsp

paprika

0.5 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 loaf

Italian bread

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~5 min

Cut a circular opening in the top of the Italian bread loaf at an angle, creating a bread bowl.

Step 3
~5 min

Place the bread bowl in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until slightly browned and crusty.

Step 4
~5 min

Cut the removed top of the bread into chunks for dipping.

Step 5
~5 min

In a saucepan, combine cooked baby shrimp (or chopped shrimp), crabmeat (or imitation crabmeat), lobster meat (or imitation lobster meat), cubed Velveeta cheese, torn Swiss cheese, hot sauce, diced green or red bell peppers, white wine, milk, heavy cream, parsley, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Step 6
~5 min

Melt the ingredients together over medium heat until all the cheese is melted, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Step 7
~5 min

Place the baked bread bowl on a cookie sheet or serving platter.

Step 8
~5 min

Pour the cheese mixture into the bread bowl. Don't worry if the cheese overflows.

Step 9
~5 min

Arrange the bread chunks around the bread bowl.

Step 10
~5 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with extra bread chunks, crudités, or apple slices for dipping.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.

Garnish with extra parsley for a pop of color.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The cheese sauce can be made ahead and reheated, but the bread bowl should be prepared just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm, with a variety of dippers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with light vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern American interpretation of classic fondue.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday Gatherings
Game Day Parties

Occasion Tags

party
game day
holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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