Print

Creamy Crab & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

crab stuffed mushrooms - featured image
Print Recipe

These elegant stuffed mushrooms feature a creamy crab and cheese filling, topped with buttery panko and baked until golden. Perfect for entertaining, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 24 large white or cremini mushrooms (stems removed and cleaned)
  • 6 oz lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Extra Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel, remove stems, and place caps stem-side up on a lined baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, mozzarella, mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Optionally, chop and add mushroom stems to the filling.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture using a small spoon or melon baller.
  5. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over stuffed mushrooms, then add extra Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
  7. Let mushrooms cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, swap panko for crushed gluten-free crackers. Prep filling a day ahead for easy assembly. Mushrooms can be assembled in advance and baked before serving. If mushrooms release too much water, blot before filling. Use room temperature cream cheese for best texture. Filling works well in baby bell peppers or zucchini boats as a variation.

Nutrition

Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, crab appetizer, cheese mushrooms, party food, holiday appetizer, easy entertaining, finger food, seafood starter

Find it online: https://avabake.com/creamy-crab-and-cheese-stuffed-mushrooms-easy-elegant-appetizer-recipe/