Description
These Delicious Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat are a savory and indulgent appetizer that will impress your guests. The earthy mushrooms pair perfectly with the rich and flavorful crab filling, creating a dish that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 20 large white mushrooms, stems removed
Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mushrooms: Clean the mushroom caps and set them aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, seasonings, and sautéed onions. Stuff mushrooms with the mixture.
- Bake: Drizzle with butter and bake for 18–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and filling is golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add more breadcrumbs on top.
- Substitute lump crab meat with imitation crab for a budget-friendly version.
- Great for parties or holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
