Description
Filled with a savory crab mixture and baked to perfection, these mushrooms burst with flavor. In this guide, you will find a step-by-step recipe, tips to enhance the dish, and answers to common questions.
Ingredients
For the Mushrooms:
- 24 large white mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Stuffing
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Remove the stems and use a spoon to hollow out the caps, creating space for the stuffing.
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, onion, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Place the prepared mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Spoon the crab stuffing mixture into each mushroom cap, pressing gently to pack the stuffing in.
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Bake the crab-stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for around 20–25 minutes.
Notes
Sauté the onions and garlic before mixing them into the stuffing. This step enhances their flavor and ensures they’re fully cooked.
Always use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor. Canned crab meat works in a pinch but fresh makes a significant difference. For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle some grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top of the stuffing before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg