Crab Stuffed Mushrooms: A Classic Appetizer with Modern Flair
Luxurious, bite-sized crab-stuffed mushrooms combining fresh crab meat with creamy cheese, herbs, and savory mushroom stems. These easy-to-prepare appetizers deliver a restaurant-quality taste in under 45 minutes. Perfect for holidays, parties, or elevating casual dinners with a touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 20 stuffed mushrooms 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
20 large white or cremini mushrooms (stems removed and reserved)
1/2 lb crab meat (fresh or canned, well-drained)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Dice the removed mushroom stems into small pieces to add texture to the filling. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, thyme, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Gently fold in the diced mushroom stems until just combined (overmixing can make the filling dense).
Scoop the mixture into a piping bag or a resealable bag with a corner snipped off.
Evenly fill each mushroom cap, mounding slightly for an appetizing appearance.
If the mixture is too soft to hold, chill for 10 minutes to firm up.
Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
Chill for 10 minutes if the mixture is too soft
Use fresh crab meat if available for optimal flavor
Add a sprinkle of paprika for extra color (optional)
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg