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Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Delicious crab-stuffed mushrooms make for a savory appetizer that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 24 medium button mushrooms stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Mushrooms
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems carefully.
  3. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Make the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
Stuff the Mushrooms
  1. Spoon the crab filling generously into each mushroom cap.
  2. Ensure the filling is heaped slightly above the rim of the caps.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  2. Serve warm as an appetizer, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese. You can also substitute crab meat with shrimp or lobster for variation.

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