Description
Delicious and elegant Crab Stuffed Mushrooms featuring tender baby bell mushrooms filled with a creamy mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, shallots, parmesan, and fresh parsley, baked to golden perfection. This appetizer is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 20 baby bell or cremini mushrooms
Crab Filling
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard or save stems for future use, such as adding to soups.
- Make Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, finely diced shallot, parmesan cheese (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping), chopped fresh parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well blended and form a creamy mixture.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Carefully fill each mushroom cap with the crab filling, ensuring an even distribution of filling among the mushrooms. Sprinkle the reserved parmesan cheese evenly over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms have softened slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with additional fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve warm as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- You can save mushroom stems for future recipes like soups or stocks instead of discarding them.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to make mixing easier and ensure a smooth filling.
- Use lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor, but canned crab meat can be a substitute if fresh is unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- These stuffed mushrooms are best enjoyed warm but can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
