Description
Indulge in these delectable mushrooms stuffed with a savory blend of crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for entertaining or as a special appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stuffed mushrooms:
- 16 large white mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté green onions, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Prepare filling: Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sautéed vegetables. Fold in crab meat, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Stuff mushrooms: Spoon filling into mushroom caps, sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of white and cremini mushrooms.
- Prep ahead and bake just before serving.
- Great as an appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
