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Several large cremini mushroom caps filled with a generous amount of creamy crab and cheese filling before being baked.

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms: The Ultimate Cheesy Appetizer

This easy crab-stuffed mushrooms recipe features a savory, cheesy filling packed with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and Parmesan. It is the perfect, restaurant-quality appetizer for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 mushrooms
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 large cremini (baby bella) mushrooms stems removed and finely chopped
  • 8 oz lump crab meat picked through for shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Carefully remove the stems and finely chop them.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped mushroom stems, minced garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and Panko breadcrumbs. Be careful not to break up the crab too much.
  4. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet. Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture, mounding it on top.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For extra crispy tops, you can sprinkle a little extra Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese over the filling before baking.
Tip 2: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth, creamy filling without any lumps.
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