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Creamy Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Tender mushroom caps filled with a creamy mixture of fresh crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings, baked to golden perfection. This easy and savory appetizer is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 16 large white button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
  • 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel. Avoid rinsing them under water.
  3. Remove the stems carefully by twisting and pulling them out. Set the caps aside. Finely chop the stems.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped green onions, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  5. Add the finely chopped mushroom stems and fresh crab meat to the mixture. Fold gently to keep crab chunks intact.
  6. Brush each mushroom cap lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  7. Spoon the crab mixture generously into each mushroom cap.
  8. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly and mushrooms are tender but not mushy.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use firm, fresh mushrooms with smooth caps for best results. Avoid rinsing mushrooms under water; wipe clean instead. For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives. If tops brown too quickly, tent with foil. Let cool before serving to avoid burns.

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