Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our irresistible Crab Stuffed Mushrooms recipe! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, these savory treats are perfect for any occasion. Follow our simple steps below to create a dish that will impress even the most discerning palates:
**Ingredients:**
– 12 medium button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cleaned with stems removed
– Olive oil spray
– 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
– 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
– 1 cup cooked shelled crab, finely chopped (King Crab recommended)
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. **Prepare Mushrooms:** Lightly spray the mushrooms with olive oil spray and place them cap side down on a baking sheet or baking dish.
3. **Prepare Filling:** In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and chopped crab meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Fill Mushrooms:** Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each mushroom, ensuring they are evenly filled.
5. **Bake:** Bake the stuffed mushrooms for approximately 20 minutes. Towards the end of the baking time, switch on the broiler for a minute to give the tops a nice light brown. Keep a close eye on them as broilers can vary in intensity.
Indulge in these delectable Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, bursting with the rich flavors of crab, cheese, and aromatic seasonings. Whether as an appetizer or a main dish, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering!
