Do you like mushrooms? I absolutely love them. As a matter of fact I don’t think I have ever met a mushroom that I did not like. But mushrooms are a lot like coconut and cilantro either you love it or you hate it. Stuffed shrooms are simply amazing. The entertaining season is coming up and what better way is there to amaze your quests than with spectacular appetizers. Have you tried any of my other appetizers? I think appetizers are my favorite food category!
Other appetizer recipes you will love!
- Sweet Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Easy Crab Cakes
- Pesto Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Pinwheels
- Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
- Easy 7 Layer Greek Tzatziki Dip
- Jumbo Stuffed Shells Appetizers
- Beer Battered Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
- Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Reuben Dip
Do you like to entertain? I just love it. It is so much fun. I love the whole planning aspect of it. This time of the year is perfect for it. The weather is so nice that it makes outdoor entertaining so enjoyable. These Quick and Creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect party appetizer. They are quick to prep, quick to cook and can even be reheated in the microwave. My quests just rave and rave about them. I use fresh crab-meat but you certainly don’t need a lot of it. You can even sub shrimp or do something really crazy like do a crab & shrimp combo.
These Quick and Creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with fresh crab, cream cheese, bread crumbs, garlic and Parmesan. You can mix them in a single bowl in about 3 minutes and scoop the mixture in with a cookie scoop. They bake in no time at all and are even perfect as a main entree with a simple tossed spring green salad with a light vinaigrette.
If you like things to pack a little punch than add a little bit of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper. I use the great big button mushrooms but for a party you certainly could use the smaller mushrooms and this recipe would go further. Just remember to reduce your cooking time by a few minutes for the smaller mushrooms.
So what are you waiting for? These tasty gorgeous Quick and Creamy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms could be all yours in a matter of 30 minutes or less!!
Ingredients
- 12 large white button mushrooms cleaned with stems removed and discarded
- Olive oil spray
- 1 box (8 ounce) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
- 1 cup shelled crab finely chopped (I use King Crab)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Lightly spray mushrooms with olive oil spray and arrange mushrooms cap side down on a cookie sheet. In a large bowl mix cream cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, Parmesan, parsley and crab.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling into each mushroom. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the broiler on the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the tops. Stay close by as I have always found broilers unpredictable.
Notes
You can add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper for a little kick.
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FAB-U-LOUS! I added red pepper for some heat and loved them. Thank you!
THANK YOU!! Yes I like a little heat too. Thanks for stopping by!!
I like your recipes thanks for posting
Thank you and you are most welcome. Compliments like these make my day!
My caregivers fixed this for me tonight and it is FABULOUS!
Awesome! I am so glad that you liked them!
I made these as the appetizer for my Dinner Party last night and they were a HUGE hit! Creamy & so good and they were easy – making them in a few weeks for Wine Club!
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Can these be assembled ahead of time and then cooked the next day?
Yes they can. I would try to set them out for about 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
Thank you! These will be on my Thanksgiving menu.
Just came across some of your recipes and they sound fabulous. Can’t wait to try them. Can you please add me to your list I would love to see more. Ty
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Can imitation crab be used in place of the real thing?
Yes you most certainly can!
I’ve heard muchrooms can get watery when cooking. I haven’t tried the recipe yet as this concerns me. What can I expect when the mushrooms have finished cooking?
Their might be some moisture on the cookie sheet but not a whole lot however just be careful getting them out of the oven and also carefully remove to separate platter as soon as you can. Remember to dry your mushrooms after washing to help with this. If you look in the pictures you will see a small ring of moisture around each mushrooms after they were baked on the cookie sheet. This should give you an idea of what I am talking about.
Hello Beth,
Thank you for your prompt and thorough reply. I’m very excited to try your recipe and hopefully impress my family with it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Theae look deliciois going to make them for Christmas Eve.
Awesome! Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!
I plan to make these tonight to serve as an app tomorrow. Are the mushroom caps pre-cooked before filled, or just when all put together? Thanks. They look awesome.
Lola
They are not pre-cooked. I guess you are going to assemble and cook tomorrow?
Looks good. What about Italian bread crumbs?
Yes you can do that as well.
This was a big hit on Christmas. Thank you so much!
is it really 1/2cup green onions , sounds alot for this ?
I am on my way out the door. The recipe will be fine if you cut it back.
Can I use portabella muahrooms?
They might be a little large to bake the crab stuffing all the way through. If you try I would make a thin layer on them…not as poofy as I did with the white button mushrooms. Let us know how it turns out!
Do you think this recipe would also be appropriate to be served as a dip? How would you suggest altering it if not? I am serving a party next week and some guests don’t like mushrooms I would like the dip as an alternative.
Sorry about the delayed response. I was thinking about what you asked. I guess it depends on what you are serving the dip with. If you are serving with celery sticks, pepper slices and maybe some crostini I think it would work. I don’t think chips are going to be sturdy enough or do well with it because of the breadcrumbs. I do think you will need a small soft cheese knife so that it can be scooped up if need be and spread on the crostini. Let me know if you want me to search my blogging friends sites looking for a crab dip. I would be happy to do that.
If I have a bunch left over can I refrigerate
Them and reheat tomorrow..?
Yes you can.