Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are mouthwatering bites filled with creamy crab and savory spices, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 mushroom caps 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 6 oz (170g) canned lump crab meat, drained
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mushrooms: Clean and remove stems to create hollow caps for stuffing.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, minced garlic, chopped green onions, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the mushrooms: Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.
- Garnish with extra chopped green onions or fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom cap (28g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try different cheeses like cheddar or substitute shrimp for crab. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.