Description
Make these crowd-pleasing Crab Stuffed Mushrooms for your next gathering. They are simple to prepare and taste wonderful. This recipe brings family comfort right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large white mushrooms
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Gently wipe the mushroom caps clean. Carefully remove the stems and chop them finely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked crab meat, Parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Stir in the finely chopped mushroom stems. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the crab mixture evenly into the mushroom caps, piling it slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the tops of the stuffed mushrooms.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the compliments!
Notes
- Use fresh or canned lump crab meat for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, lightly toast the breadcrumbs before adding the butter.
- You can prepare the stuffing mixture a day ahead and keep it refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg