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Creamy Garlic Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Creamy Garlic Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms are elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring tender mushroom caps filled with a luscious blend of sweet crab meat, creamy cheese, and aromatic garlic, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

  • Large White or Cremini Mushrooms: 16 caps, stems removed, for earthy, tender bases
  • Lump Crab Meat: 8 ounces, fresh or canned, bringing delicate sweetness
  • Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened, for smooth, creamy binding
  • Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons, adding richness and moisture
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced, for aromatic depth
  • Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, finely grated, for savory sharpness
  • Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped, for fresh bite
  • Breadcrumbs: 1/4 cup, for structure and slight crunch
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon, to balance flavors
  • Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, for gentle spice
  • Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan, green onions, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Clean mushroom caps with a damp paper towel and pat dry.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Arrange mushrooms on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until tops are golden and filling is heated through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Best served warm, allowing the creamy filling to shine.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for a cleaner presentation.
  • For extra flavor, sauté mushroom stems and add them to the filling.
  • Broil for the last minute of baking for a deeper golden top.

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