Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines succulent crab meat with creamy cheese, all enveloped in tender mushroom caps. Baked until golden brown, these bite-sized delights are perfect for parties or cozy family dinners. With their rich flavors and inviting aroma, they promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove stems.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture.
- Arrange stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom cap (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sauté chopped mushroom stems before mixing them into the filling for added flavor. Substitute crab with shrimp or use cheese for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat at 350°F (175°C).