Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese

from thespruceeats.com
45 min
18 servings

Crab-stuffed mushrooms are very easy to prepare and bake for a party. Your guests and family will love them. Change them up with shrimp, cheese, or meat.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 pound large mushrooms
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium green onions, minced
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
  • 4 ounces crabmeat, about 3/4 cup
  • 1/3 cup fresh fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Trim the end of stems from mushrooms. Pop remaining stem out. Chop stems finely and set them aside.

  4. 4

    Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Once melted, brush the melted butter over mushroom caps.

  5. 5

    Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is hot add the reserved chopped stems, green onions, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Combine the vegetable mixture with the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Fill the mushrooms, mounding the stuffing in each cap.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle each filled mushroom cap with a little Parmesan cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crab stuffing is hot and mushroom caps are tender. Serve them hot. To keep them warm for a lengthy serving, use a warming tray, chafing dish, or slow cooker.