Description
These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect combination of creamy, savory, and satisfying. With tender mushroom caps packed with rich crabmeat, herbs, and melty cheese, they’re a go-to for holiday spreads, party starters, or classy weeknight bites. They’re easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and low in carbs—perfect for entertaining or indulging in something a little fancy. Whether you’re looking for quick appetizers, easy dinner party starters, or healthy snack ideas, these stuffed mushrooms deliver gourmet taste without the fuss.
Ingredients
18 to 20 medium mushroom caps
8 oz crabmeat (lump or claw, drained)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for drizzling)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wipe mushroom caps clean and remove stems. Hollow out slightly if needed.
2. In a bowl, mix crabmeat, cream cheese, Parmesan, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the filling.
4. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle tops with olive oil or butter.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until tops are golden and mushrooms are tender.
6. Garnish with parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice and serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier topping, broil the mushrooms for 1–2 minutes after baking.
You can swap breadcrumbs for almond flour to make it keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4 mushrooms
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crab stuffed mushrooms, party appetizers, easy seafood recipes, mushroom snacks