Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Super simple with very little hands on time, these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms only need a few ingredients for a party appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser.

I always love a good party appetizer! Serve these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms along with these Avocado Egg Rolls or these Cucumber Sandwiches.

Stuffed mushrooms are a family favorite. My Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms come to mind every time I need to make an appetizer.

But, of course, I won’t settle for only one type of stuffed mushrooms. So today, I’m sharing another favorite.

These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms.

If you are a seafood fan, you’ll love these. If you love an easy recipe, you’ll love these.

This is the perfect appetizer for any party or get together.

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese: It’s very important that this is at room temperature so that you are able to mix everything together well. I have not tried substituting a low fat cream cheese, but my guess is that it would work.
• Parmesan Cheese: You’ll put some in the mushroom stuffing, and then top them off with some more before baking. I like to use freshly grated.
• Green Onions: You don’t need to go crazy chopping them small, but you want to make sure they are chopped fairly well so they mix in well.
• Parsley: I really like fresh parsley here. If you do need to use dried, use 1-2 teaspoons. If using dry, I suggest rubbing it into the palm of your hand before adding it to break it up and bring out the flavor more.
• Old Bay Seasoning: This goes perfectly with the crab.
• Salt and Pepper: You definitely want to taste the filling and season it to taste.
• Crab Meat: I like to use real crab meat, but I don’t go crazy getting the lump crab meat. Here I used claw crab meat, but it was in smaller pieces. I have not tested the recipe with canned crab, but if you use it, just make sure to drain it well.
• Mushrooms: If I’m making stuffed mushrooms, I always make a special trip to Costco to get the big mushrooms. The smaller grocery store mushrooms will work just fine, but the bigger mushrooms make a perfect portion size.

How to Make Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Start by mixing the cream cheese. I like to do this to make sure it is smooth and easy to mix everything else in.

Add 1/4 cup of the parmesan, the green onions, parsley, old bay, and pepper. Mix.

Mix in the crab. Taste the mixture and add salt if needed.

Prep your mushrooms by cleaning off any dirt with a wet paper towel. Then take the stem off of the mushroom and use a spoon and spoon out any extra stem or gills. I don’t go crazy – just make it deep enough to fit the filling.

Place your mushrooms cap side down in an ungreased baking dish.

Fill each cap with the crab filling.

Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the tops.

Bake until the cheese is browned and the mushrooms are soft.

Tips and Tricks

You can use regular white mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms.

The cook time will differ depending on the size of your mushrooms. If you use smaller mushrooms, they can be done in as little as 20 minutes. I use the large mushrooms from Costco and they take 40 minutes to bake.

These mushrooms really are best when made fresh, but if you are in a time crunch, you can make these up to 24 hours in advance and cover and refrigerate before baking. You’ll want to let the baking dish sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.

Leftovers need to be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

More Favorite Appetizer Recipes

Crockpot BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
Cheese Ball Recipe
Crab Rangoon
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked Brie Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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