Description
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a delightful appetizer featuring mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of flaked crab meat and three types of cheese. Coated with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats are easy to assemble ahead of time and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 18 mushrooms (stems removed)
Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided use)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons sliced chives (divided use)
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared sheet pan.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Make the Filling: Transfer the cooked onion and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Add the crab meat, softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of sliced chives. Stir all ingredients gently until well combined to form the filling.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon a generous dollop of the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them evenly.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs until they are fully coated with butter, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake the mushrooms for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sliced chives over the top for a fresh herb finish, then serve while warm.
Notes
- These crab stuffed mushrooms can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Using a combination of cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and parmesan adds depth of flavor and creaminess to the filling.
- For a crispier topping, broil the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure to remove mushroom stems before stuffing for the best presentation and easier eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 192 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
