Description
Savory mushroom caps filled with a creamy crab mixture—an elegant and delicious appetizer perfect for parties or special occasions, combining fresh ingredients and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 16 large mushrooms (stems removed)
Crab Filling
- 1 cup crab meat (cooked)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Finishing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and carefully remove the stems, creating a cavity for the crab filling.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously but neatly.
- Arrange and Drizzle: Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray and drizzle olive oil evenly over them for added moisture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally adding a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh crab for the best flavor and texture.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavors.
- For a crispier top, you can broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
