Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are a delightful appetizer that combines tender mushroom caps with a creamy crab filling, delivering an explosion of savory flavors in every bite. These bite-sized treats are perfect for gatherings, date nights, or as a special treat for yourself. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can impress your guests with this elegant yet easy dish that will leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 stuffed mushrooms 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large white mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean each mushroom cap and remove the stems; finely chop the stems.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped stems, crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating Old Bay seasoning or substituting crab with shrimp or vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.