Description
Delicious appetizer filled with creamy crab meat and spices, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika for milder flavor)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: extra Parmesan or panko for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
- Clean the mushrooms gently and remove the stems.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, crab meat, mayonnaise, garlic, green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Spoon about 1–2 teaspoons of the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan or panko on top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally garnish with more parsley.
Notes
Mushrooms are best served warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days and reheat at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mushrooms
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, crab appetizer, seafood recipe, party food