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Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Garlic

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms (about 16-20 mushrooms)
  • 8 oz lump crab meat, picked for shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently clean mushroom caps with a damp paper towel. Twist off the stems. Finely chop half the stems and set aside.
  • In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, Parmesan, cooked stem/garlic mixture, green onions, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it up. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush the mushroom caps all over with the remaining melted butter and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  • Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture, mounding it slightly.
  • In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt. Sprinkle the panko over the stuffed mushrooms.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot.

Notes

For the best texture, pre-bake the mushroom caps for 10 minutes to release excess water before stuffing them. It makes a huge difference!
Keyword crab stuffed mushrooms, Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab and Cheese, seafood appetizer