Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, the perfect appetizer that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. These savory mushroom caps are generously filled with a creamy mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and flavorful spices, creating a delightful bite that is both elegant and easy to make. Ideal for parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers, these stuffed mushrooms are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 6 oz canned lump crab meat, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean the mushrooms under running water and remove the stems to create hollow caps.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, minced garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with additional green onions or parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg