Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab Meat And Bread Crumbs
Stuffed mushrooms make for a delicious appetizer or side dish. This recipe, in particular, combines the savory flavor of crab meat with the crunchy texture of bread crumbs to create a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
- 24 large mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of dry white wine
- 8 ounces of crabmeat
- 2/3 cup of bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop them finely.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the white wine and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Add the crabmeat and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the crab meat mixture into the mushroom caps and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
These stuffed mushrooms are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests. Serve them as an appetizer before a meal or as a side dish to complement your main course.
Variations
Feel free to get creative with this recipe by adding in your own personal touch. Here are a few variations to try:
- Swap out the crab meat for lobster meat for an even more decadent dish.
- Add in some chopped spinach or kale for an extra serving of leafy greens.
- Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese for a gooey treat.
- Make it spicy by adding in some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Regardless of how you decide to personalize this recipe, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Conclusion
This stuffed mushrooms with crab meat and bread crumbs recipe is a real winner. It's easy to make, yet it's packed with flavor and texture thanks to the buttery bread crumbs and the succulent crab meat. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer or a side dish, it's sure to be the star of the show. So go ahead and give it a try!
