What type of crab should be used in crab-stuffed mushrooms?

Typically, canned or packaged crab meat is used in this dish. You can use lump or backfin crab meat, which is the white meat from the crab's body.

What wine should be paired with crab-stuffed mushrooms?

A crisp, dry white wine such as a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc would complement the flavors in crab stuffed mushrooms well.

Are crab-stuffed mushrooms healthy?

Crab stuffed mushrooms that are made with cheese, butter, and cream cheese can be high in fat and calories and, therefore may not be considered a healthy food option. While these ingredients can add flavor and richness to the dish, they should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Crab Stuffed Mushroom
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 24 medium sized button mushrooms; salt and pepper; 3 green onions, chopped; ¼ cup minced onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 ounces grated Swiss cheese; 1 ½ ounce grated parmesan cheese; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened and chopped; ½ teaspoon pepper; ⅓ cup Italian bread Crumbs; 6 ounces lump crab meat; 4 tablespoons melted butter

Description

These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are great for your next party, a dinner appetizer, or just a delicious snack. Cook these in just 30 minutes and have a great hors d’oeuvre ready to go! You can even prepare it before hand and just have it ready to pop in the oven.

Ingredients

Units Scale

24 medium sized button mushrooms
salt and pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces grated Swiss cheese
1 1/2 ounce grated parmesan cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened and chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Italian bread Crumbs
6 ounces lump crab meat
4 tablespoons melted butter

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

preheat oven to 375° Farhenheit with one rack on the upper third of oven.
Remove caps from stems and rinse.
Mince mushroom stems and saute on medium-high with 2 tablespoons of butter, green onions and onions until softened.
In separate bowl, combine 1 ounce Swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, pepper, bread crumbs, salt, and crab meat
mix well
lightly coat mushroom caps with 2 tablespoons of melted butter
salt and pepper mushroom caps
mix sauteed ingredients with cheese mixture.
Fill each of the mushroom caps with about a tablespoon of the filling.
Add remaining swiss cheese to top and each mushroom should get a few drops of melted butter.
Bake on an upper third rack for 20 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Can prepare mushrooms before hand and keep in fridge until ready to bake
Swiss cheese works well, but I think mozzarella or maybe a smoked gouda would be fun
I use prepared Italian bread crumbs, but you could use plain and then add your own herbs.
If you find you need more butter… use more butter.
This recipe can be easily halved or doubled