Description
Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender mushroom caps with a rich and creamy crab filling. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for any gathering, from festive celebrations to casual get-togethers. The delicious blend of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and spices creates a flavor explosion that will leave your guests raving about this delightful dish. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these stuffed mushrooms make an elegant addition to any menu. Whether served as a starter or part of a charcuterie board, they are sure to impress with their savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 6 oz canned lump crab meat, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and carefully remove the stems.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Generously stuff each mushroom cap with the crab filling.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with extra chopped green onions or parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg