Description

A comforting appetizer featuring creamy crab filling in tender mushroom caps, perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

Large button mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
6 ounces fresh crab meat (or canned crab meat, drained)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Clean the mushroom caps by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems and chop them finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems, crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Using a small spoon, scoop the creamy crab mixture into each mushroom cap, filling generously.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over each stuffed mushroom.
Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

[‘Opt for large button mushrooms or baby portobellos for sturdiness.’, ‘Brushing the mushroom caps with butter enhances flavor and prevents drying.’, ‘Taste the filling before stuffing to ensure balanced seasoning.’, ‘Toast breadcrumbs in a skillet for extra crunch before mixing with butter.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2-3 mushrooms per se
Calories: 120
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 200
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6

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