Recipe For Crab Stuffed Mushrooms With Cream Cheese
If you're a fan of seafood and mushrooms, you'll love this recipe for Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese. This dish is perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion, and it's surprisingly easy to make. The combination of the savory crab and the creamy cream cheese creates a rich and delicious filling that's sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 pound crabmeat, well-drained
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set them aside. Use a small spoon or knife to gently scoop out the insides of the mushrooms, creating a small cavity in each mushroom cap. Reserve the mushroom caps and chop the mushroom stems finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until it's well combined.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems to the crab mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Spoon the crab mixture into the mushroom caps, filling each cap generously.
- Arrange the stuffed mushroom caps on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the mushrooms are tender.
- Remove the mushroom caps from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Tips:
- Select mushrooms that are roughly the same size, so they cook evenly.
- Be sure to drain the crabmeat well, so the filling doesn't become too watery.
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate it until you're ready to stuff the mushrooms. This makes the prep work easier and faster.
- Try experimenting with different types of cheese, such as blue cheese or sharp cheddar, for a different flavor.
Now that you know how to make Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese, it's time to plan your next party or special occasion. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave everyone asking for the recipe. And best of all, it's easy to make and doesn't require any fancy equipment or techniques. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
