The Best Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe | How to Make Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Hello, my foodie friends! Welcome back to another edition of "In the Kitchen with Karen." Today, I'm excited to share one of my all-time favorite appetizers with you - crab stuffed mushrooms. This delicious dish is often enjoyed at fancy weddings or cocktail parties, but today, I'll show you how to make them in the comfort of your own home. Even though there's been a crab shortage lately, I'll be using pasteurized canned crab, which is a great alternative. In addition to crab, you'll need cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and fresh breadcrumbs to create a delicious filling.
To start, we'll clean 12 large mushrooms with a damp paper towel, avoiding rinsing them under water to prevent sogginess. Then, remove the stems and scoop out some of the insides to make room for the filling. Pre-bake the mushrooms for 10 minutes in the oven to ensure the filling and mushrooms cook evenly. Once pre-cooked, brush them lightly with melted butter.
For the filling, you'll need softened cream cheese, shredded Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley, chopped green onions, finely chopped garlic, crab meat, fresh breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Tabasco sauce, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
Next, place the filling on top of the pre-baked mushrooms generously. Any leftover filling can be used to make a hot crab dip or crab melt sandwich. Place the stuffed mushrooms back into the 375-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is a nice light golden brown.
Once cooked, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top for added flavor and presentation. These crab stuffed mushrooms are not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious. The creamy and cheesy filling paired with the toasty top and iconic Old Bay seasoning will surely impress your guests.
Give this recipe a try, and I'm confident you'll love it as much as I do.
Ingredients:
- 12 large mushrooms
- Softened cream cheese (8 oz)
- Shredded Parmesan (1/2 cup)
- Worcestershire sauce (1/2 tbsp)
- Chopped fresh parsley (3 tbsp, divided)
- Chopped green onions (1/2 cup)
- Finely chopped garlic (2 cloves)
- Canned crab meat (2 cups)
- Fresh breadcrumbs (3/4 cup)
- Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
- Tabasco sauce (few dashes)
- Old Bay seasoning (1/2 tsp)
Cooking steps:
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
- Remove the stems and scoop out some of the insides to create room for the filling.
- Pre-bake the mushrooms for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, brushing them lightly with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, chopped green onions, finely chopped garlic, crab meat, fresh breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Tabasco sauce, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Generously place the filling on top of the pre-baked mushrooms.
- Reserve any leftover filling for other dishes.
- Bake the stuffed mushrooms at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is a nice light golden brown.
- Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of fresh parsley.
- Enjoy the hot and delicious crab stuffed mushrooms!
