Description
Packed with tender steak, juicy shrimp, melty cheese, and savory spices, this Steak and Shrimp Stuffed Bread is a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Baked to golden perfection in a crusty baguette, it’s the ultimate fusion of surf and turf in handheld form—perfect for game days, gatherings, or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 lb steak, thinly sliced
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1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 bell pepper, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
For the Bread:
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1 large baguette or loaf of Italian bread
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Cook Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak until browned and set aside. In the same skillet, cook shrimp with onion, bell pepper, and garlic until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender.
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Combine: Return steak to the skillet. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted. Set aside.
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Prepare Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the top off the bread and hollow it out, leaving a sturdy shell. Fill the cavity with the steak and shrimp mixture.
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Bake: Place on a baking sheet, brush top with melted butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and bubbly.
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Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
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You can substitute steak with chicken or shrimp with scallops for variation.
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Add a spicy kick with red chili flakes or hot sauce in the filling.
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Best served fresh, but leftovers can be wrapped and reheated in the oven.