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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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Delicious and savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms featuring tender mushroom caps filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, fresh crab meat, Parmesan, and herbs, baked to golden perfection. This appetizer is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a sophisticated snack.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 12 medium button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cleaned with stems removed and discarded
  • Olive oil spray

Stuffing

  • 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 cup cooked shelled crab, finely chopped (King Crab recommended)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
  2. Prepare Mushrooms: Lightly spray the cleaned mushrooms with olive oil spray and arrange them cap side down on a baking sheet or baking dish.
  3. Make Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, freshly grated Parmesan, chopped Italian parsley, and finely chopped crab meat. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste and stir well to create a creamy filling.
  4. Stuff Mushrooms: Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each mushroom cap, pressing gently to fill each one evenly.
  5. Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through.
  6. Broil to Brown: Turn on the broiler for the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the tops of the stuffed mushrooms. Stay close by to avoid burning, as broiler heat can be intense and uneven.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm as an elegant appetizer.

Notes

  • You can use either button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms depending on your preference; both work well for stuffing.
  • For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality crab meat such as King Crab, but any cooked shelled crab will do.
  • Keep an eye on the mushrooms when broiling, as they can brown very quickly and unevenly.
  • To make the stuffing mixture easier to scoop, ensure the cream cheese is well softened before mixing.
  • These mushrooms can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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