CRAB FILLED MUSHROOM CAPS

crab filled mushrooms on a parchment lined baking sheet garnished with fresh chopped parsley

Crab Filled Mushrooms are the party appetizer you didn't know you needed! Stuffed to the brim with crab meat, cream cheese and mayonnaise, they're sure to be a hit with the entire crowd. (Spoiler alert: They're perfect for game day!)

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings Mushrooms

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh Mushrooms
½ cup Crab Meat* cooked and flaked
¼ cup (~2oz.) Cream Cheese softened
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
2 Green Onions finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic minced, divided
¼ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Chopped Parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Start by using a damp paper towel to scrub the mushrooms clean. Don't wash them as we're trying to eliminate moisture, not add it. Then, using your fingers, gently wiggle out the stem from each center. Chop the stems into small pieces and set aside.
Place the unfilled mushrooms on to the baking sheet, hollow side up and bake for 10 minutes to extract any moisture. Using a clean paper towel, dab out/soak up the moisture (you'll see the water will have collected in the center).
While the mushrooms are baking, sautée the chopped mushroom stems and half the garlic in a skillet for a few minutes until soft and cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix together crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, remaining minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, cooked mushroom stems, salt, and pepper.
Using a spoon, stuff each mushroom cap with the crab mixture, mounding it slightly then place on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use canned crab meat, if you prefer. There is no cooking required, just be sure to drain it really well first.

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