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Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab


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  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 30 stuffed mushrooms

Description

These elegant stuffed mushrooms with crab are filled with creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and golden panko—perfect for parties, holidays, or fancy appetizers.


Ingredients

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab

24 oz baby Bella (or cremini) mushrooms

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

1 Tbsp salted butter

1/4 cup shallot, finely diced

45 cloves (1 Tbsp) fresh garlic, minced

8 oz fresh crabmeat (lump or claw)

8 oz whipped cream cheese

1/2 cup Italian blend cheese (mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan)

1 large egg

1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

1 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, minced

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

Panko Breadcrumb Topping

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp salted butter

Pinch of salt and pepper

Extras/Garnish

Lemon slices, for serving

Minced parsley and basil, for garnish


Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix crabmeat, cream cheese, Italian cheese, egg, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Sauté Shallot & Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot for 2 minutes, then garlic for 1 minute. Let cool, then stir into crab mixture. Chill filling for 1 to 24 hours for best flavor.

Prep Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Remove stems from mushrooms and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. Place cap-side down on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 3 minutes to reduce moisture. Let cool.

Oil the Mushrooms: Lightly brush each mushroom (inside and outside) with olive oil. Arrange in a large baking dish (use two if needed).

Stuff the Mushrooms: Spoon about 1 Tbsp of filling into each mushroom cap. Adjust amount depending on mushroom size.

Toast Breadcrumbs: Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and a pinch of salt/pepper. Stir constantly until golden brown.

Top & Bake: Sprinkle toasted panko on each stuffed mushroom. Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and filling is hot.

Serve: Garnish with parsley, basil, and lemon slices. Serve warm, with toothpicks if desired.

Notes

Chilling the filling is optional but recommended for deeper flavor.

Make ahead tip: Mix the filling up to a day in advance.

Mushroom stems can be saved for homemade stock.

Best served fresh but can be reheated gently in a low oven.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour (includes chilling)
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American