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Flavorful Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps Easy Recipe with Old Bay Seasoning

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring fresh mushrooms stuffed with a creamy mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, and Old Bay seasoning, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 20 medium-sized fresh white mushrooms, stems removed
  • 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat, fresh or canned
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 to 1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel. Twist out the stems and finely chop them.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  4. Add crab meat, chopped mushroom stems, minced garlic, green onions, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir gently to combine. Add lemon juice last.
  5. Brush the mushroom caps with melted butter.
  6. Spoon the crab mixture generously into each mushroom cap.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly on top of each stuffed mushroom.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until filling is bubbly and mushrooms are tender but not mushy. Check after 15 minutes to avoid burning the cheese.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

Use a damp paper towel to clean mushrooms instead of rinsing to avoid sogginess. Softened cream cheese mixes better. Handle crab meat gently to keep chunks intact. Brush mushrooms with butter to prevent drying. Drain canned crab well to avoid soggy filling. Optionally add panko breadcrumbs for crunch. Avoid overcrowding baking sheet for even cooking.

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