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Creamy Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

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These creamy crab-stuffed mushrooms feature a rich cream cheese filling combined with fresh lump crab meat and topped with a crispy panko-Parmesan crust. Perfect as an easy, elegant appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 20–25 large white button mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
  • 8 oz fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Clean mushroom caps gently with a damp paper towel. Remove stems and set caps aside. Optionally, finely chop stems and sauté with butter and garlic; let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped green onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in lump crab meat and sautéed mushroom stems if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
  6. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over each stuffed mushroom, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling is set and bubbly. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Let mushrooms cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Brush panko topping with melted butter for best browning and flavor. Avoid overcrowding baking sheet to keep topping crisp. Use fresh lump crab for best texture. Can prepare and stuff mushrooms ahead and refrigerate uncovered up to 4 hours before baking. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives and omit Parmesan.

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