Description
- These Creamy Garlic Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. With tender mushroom caps filled with a rich, garlicky cream cheese and crab mixture, these bite-sized delights are full of flavor and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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20 large button mushrooms, stems removed and caps cleaned
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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4 oz lump crab meat, drained and flaked
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
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Prepare the mushrooms:
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Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems carefully. Use a small spoon or melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps, creating space for the filling. Set the mushroom caps aside and finely chop the stems.
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Make the crab filling:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
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Stuff the mushrooms:
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Spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, packing it tightly.
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Top with cheese:
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Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese over the stuffed mushrooms.
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Bake the stuffed mushrooms:
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Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and serve:
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Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
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Make-Ahead: You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms a day in advance. Assemble the mushrooms, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Crab Options: If you can’t find lump crab meat, imitation crab meat works as an alternative. However, fresh crab will provide the best flavor.
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Mushroom Type: While button mushrooms are used here, you can substitute with cremini or portobello mushrooms for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg