Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant appetizers featuring sweet lump crab meat nestled in earthy mushroom caps with a golden breadcrumb crust.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 11.0

Description

These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat with the earthy depth of button mushrooms. The filling is bound with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, beaten eggs, and fresh breadcrumbs, infused with bright lemon juice and savory minced onion. As they bake, the breadcrumb topping turns golden and crisp, providing a perfect textural contrast to the tender mushroom caps and succulent crab. Ideal for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sophisticated starter for a seafood dinner, these bites are elegant yet approachable. They come together quickly, making them a reliable favorite for entertaining when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. Clean the mushrooms and remove their stems; reserve the caps.
  3. Place mushroom caps in a bowl and toss with Italian dressing to coat evenly.
  4. Let the mushrooms marinate for about 10 minutes, then drain off excess dressing.
  5. In a separate large bowl, combine the crabmeat, 3/4 cup of fresh breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, minced onion, and lemon juice.
  6. Gently mix until the ingredients are well combined but the crab lumps remain intact.
  7. Spoon the crab mixture generously into each mushroom cap.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the top of each stuffed mushroom.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  10. Serve warm immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 11.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, crab, mushrooms, seafood, stuffed, party food, entertaining, lemon, breadcrumbs, easy, make ahead, crowd pleaser
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