Baked Crab Dip

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. YIELD: 5 cups.

We enjoyed this exquisite dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even make this crab dip recipe ahead of time by filling the bread bowl early in the day and chilling it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. —Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 cups sour cream

2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

4 green...