Crab Stuffed Mushrooms With Stove Top Stuffing
Crab stuffed mushrooms with Stove Top stuffing is an easy-to-make, delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a yummy snack, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. The combination of creamy crab filling and earthy mushroom caps makes for a mouthwatering treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 1 package Stove Top stuffing mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 6-8 large mushrooms
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare the Stove Top stuffing mix according to the package directions, using 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of melted butter.
3. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the prepared stuffing mix to the bowl with the crab meat filling and stir until well combined.
6. Stuff each mushroom cap with the crab and stuffing mixture, filling them generously.
7. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Serve the crab stuffed mushrooms hot and enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- To make the recipe even easier, you can use canned crab meat instead of fresh.
- You can also use other types of mushrooms, such as baby portobello or shiitake, for a different flavor.
- If you don't have Stove Top stuffing mix, you can use any other brand of stuffing mix or make your own stuffing from scratch.
- For a spicy twist, add some chopped jalapeño or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- If you want to make the recipe ahead of time, you can stuff the mushrooms and refrigerate them until you are ready to bake them.
- You can also freeze the stuffed mushrooms for later use. Just make sure to thaw them completely before baking.