Description
These delightful Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat are perfect for any gathering, offering a savory blend of crab, cream cheese, and spices nestled in tender mushroom caps. A flavorful appetizer that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the stuffed mushrooms:
- 20 large white mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Stuff the mushrooms: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture and place on the baking sheet. Optional: sprinkle breadcrumbs over the tops and spray with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned crab meat, ensuring it’s well-drained.
- Enhance the flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cayenne in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
