Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These delicious Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are packed with the sweet flavor of fresh crab and mozzarella in every bite! A great appetizer for any occasion.
Servings: 30 appetizers
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 30 medium mushrooms (baby bellas, crimini)
- ⅓ pound crab meat
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Italian parsley, for garnish (or chopped chives)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or brush a pan lightly with olive oil.
- Remove stems and gills from mushrooms. Chop stems for filling and set aside. Place prepared caps on the baking sheet.
- Check crab mixture for any pieces of shell. Set aside.
- Shred mozzarella cheese.
- In medium skillet, over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook chopped stems until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in crab meat, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, blend together.
- Add in shredded cheese and bread crumbs. Folding into crab filling. Blend together well. Remove from heat.
- With a spoon scoop crab mixture and place in mushroom cap. Make sure the cap is heaping full with the crab mixture
- Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or chives, and serve warm
Notes
- Be sure to pat mushrooms dry after cleaning
- Need a crab substitution? Try cooked crumbled Italian sausage, turkey, chopped mushrooms, chopped shrimp or lobster, or additional breadcrumbs
Nutrition
Serving: 30servings | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg