Description
These crab stuffed mushrooms feature juicy mushroom caps filled with a creamy crab mixture and topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16–20 large cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or refrigerated deli)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or substitute with paprika and celery salt)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel, remove stems, and gently scoop out a bit more flesh to make room for filling. Place caps cavity-side up on a lined baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, green onion (if using), Old Bay, pepper, salt, and lemon zest. Stir gently to keep crab pieces intact. The mixture should be creamy but not runny.
- Scoop about 1-2 teaspoons of crab filling into each mushroom cap using a spoon or small cookie scoop. Do not overfill.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle or spoon the buttery breadcrumb mixture over each crab-stuffed mushroom. Press gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until mushrooms are tender, filling is hot, and breadcrumbs are crisp and golden. If needed, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to brown the tops.
- Let mushrooms cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a platter. Garnish with extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Appetizer, Easy Recipe