Description
These creamy crab stuffed mushrooms are a rich and savory appetizer with a delicious filling of lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic and mustard, all topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
16 large white mushrooms, stems removed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 oz lump crab meat, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and carefully remove the stems, setting the mushroom caps aside on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and fresh parsley, ensuring the crab is evenly mixed into the creamy filling.
- Spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, generously filling them.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter, then sprinkle this mixture over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Cheese: You can swap the Parmesan for other hard cheeses like Asiago or Pecorino Romano for a different flavor.
Spices: For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or try fresh herbs like thyme or basil.
Vegetarian Version: Substitute crab with chopped spinach and artichoke hearts for a similar creamy texture.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
