Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab
User Reviews
4.6
Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab
Description
Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab combines whole mushroom caps filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and tender blue crab meat. The filling is seasoned carefully with garlic and onion powders, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and white pepper to create a smooth savory base. After stuffing, the mushrooms receive a light sprinkle of panko bread crumbs that bake to a delicate golden brown, providing a contrast in texture.
The recipe emphasizes a baking time of 12 to 13 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the mushrooms cook through and the crumb topping crisps without burning. Topping the cooked mushrooms with fresh scallions or chives adds a mild, fresh sharpness that complements the creamy filling.
This dish works well as an appetizer or a party snack where guests can enjoy the balance of seafood flavor and cheesy creaminess tucked inside a tender mushroom. Serving them hot preserves the contrast between soft filling and crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 14-16 mushroom caps
- 3 ounce cream cheese , softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese , shredded
- 2 Worcestershire sauce dashes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup blue crab meat
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- scallions for garnish, or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Kosher salt and white pepper. Mix until well combined. You can use an electric mixer or stand mixer for this portion.
- Fold in crab meat.
- Fill each mushroom cap with a heaping portion of crab filling.
- Top each with a pinch of panko bread crumbs, tapping them down into the filling to stick.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until panko start to brown.
- Remove and top with chopped scallions or chives. Serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments and ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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