Description
These creamy garlic crab-stuffed mushrooms are a delicious appetizer featuring large portobello mushrooms filled with a luscious mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and spices, baked until golden and bubbling. Perfect for entertaining or a savory snack, these stuffed mushrooms combine rich flavors and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Mushrooms
- 12 large portobello mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat completely to ensure even cooking of the mushrooms.
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Wipe each portobello mushroom with a damp cloth to clean off any dirt. Carefully remove the stems without damaging the caps and pat the caps dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Make the Crab Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped green onions, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a creamy, uniform mixture.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture, spreading it evenly to maximize flavor in every bite. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet, making sure they sit upright.
- Add Fat and Extra Cheese: Drizzle the tops of the stuffed mushrooms with melted butter or vegetable oil to enhance browning and richness. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden and bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the stuffed mushrooms from the oven and allow them to cool for several minutes before transferring them to a serving platter. Serve warm to enjoy the creamy texture and savory flavors.
Notes
- To reduce moisture, you can pre-bake the mushroom caps for 5-7 minutes before stuffing.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the filling.
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned crab meat can be substituted in a pinch.
- These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
