Description
These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a savory and elegant appetizer featuring tender white button mushrooms filled with a flavorful blend of crab meat, bell pepper, onion, Gruyere cheese, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make an impressive starter for any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Stuffing
- 24 White Button Mushrooms (cleaned with stems removed)
- 2 tablespoons Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- ½ pound Crab claw meat
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded, divided)
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, red bell pepper, ½ cup of shredded Gruyere cheese, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir well to evenly mix the ingredients.
- Add the crab meat: Gently fold in the crab claw meat to the vegetable and cheese mixture, being careful not to break up the crab too much. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and mix gently until evenly incorporated.
- Stuff the mushrooms: Carefully spoon the crab mixture into each cleaned mushroom cap, filling them generously. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Add final toppings: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Gruyere cheese evenly over the stuffed mushrooms. Then, generously top each with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs to create a crispy golden crust once baked.
- Bake the stuffed mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet with the stuffed mushrooms in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mushrooms are fully cooked through, the cheese is melted, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve warm: Carefully remove the stuffed mushrooms from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve immediately to enjoy the melty cheese and savory crab filling at its best.
Notes
- Be sure to clean mushrooms thoroughly and remove stems so they can be easily filled.
- Using fresh crab claw meat yields the best flavor, but frozen can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs add crunch and extra flavor—if unavailable, plain breadcrumbs mixed with a bit of seasoning work as a substitute.
- These mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
- For an extra touch, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
