Description
Indulge in these delectable Creamy Garlic Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms for a luxurious appetizer that will impress your guests. The rich and savory filling perfectly complements the earthy mushrooms, making this dish a standout at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms (stems removed)
Crab Filling:
- 6 ounces lump crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Place caps on a baking sheet.
- Mix Filling: Combine crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Fill mushroom caps generously with the crab mixture.
- Add Topping: Optionally, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over mushrooms.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the filling with lemon juice or cayenne for added flavor.
- Prepare the mushrooms a day ahead and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
