Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs (Printable)

Flour tortillas stuffed with crab, shrimp, and three cheeses, baked under garlic cream sauce for golden, creamy appetizer bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood Filling

01 - 6 medium flour tortillas
02 - 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
03 - 1 cup lump crab meat
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tsp paprika
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Pepper, to taste

→ Garlic Cream Sauce

12 - 2 tbsp butter
13 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
14 - 1 cup heavy cream
15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
03 - Lay out each flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread an even portion of the seafood filling across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll up each tortilla tightly into a cylinder shape and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and achieves a smooth, creamy texture.
05 - Pour the warm garlic cream sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring each tortilla bomb is well coated. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the tops of the tortilla bombs develop a golden-brown color.
06 - Remove the baking dish from the oven using oven mitts. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish and color contrast. Serve immediately while hot for the creamiest texture and best flavor experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of three cheeses creates an incredibly velvety filling that stays perfectly melty even after baking
  • These handheld bites feel fancy enough for dinner guests but come together in under 35 minutes
02 -
  • Rolling the tortillas tightly is crucial or the filling will escape during baking
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully in the oven
03 -
  • Warming the tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave makes them much easier to roll without cracking
  • A little squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished dish brightens all the rich flavors
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