by Holly
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate appetizer. Juicy mushrooms are stuffed with tender crab meat and cream cheese filling, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked until melty.
Crab appetizers are one of my favorite things to bring to potlucks. From my famous hot crab dip to crab cakes, people love the luxury of crab!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms with cream cheese are always a way to impress. While I love them stuffed with creamy crab, I sometimes stuff them with other things like pizza toppings or even just salsa. Mushrooms can be stuffed with pretty much anything!
How To Make Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed mushrooms are really easy to make! Use a damp paper towel to clean the outside of the mushrooms. Running them under water can cause mushrooms to soak up water resulting in wet soggy stuffed mushrooms!
I snap off the stem and using a spoon or tomato corer/strawberry huller to remove some of the gills as well to create a larger cavity to fill. Take care when scooping out the insides, so the mushroom doesn’t tear or break.
To make perfect crab stuffed mushrooms, I like to whip the cream cheese adding the crab meat in. This creates a light and fluffy melt in your mouth filling. Fill the mushrooms, top them with the delicious crumb topping, and bake them until the crab filling is bubbly and the topping is golden. Voila!
The best party appetizer since sliced bread.
How Long To Cook Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms take about 18-20 minutes at 375°F, but this can change depending on the size of the mushrooms.
You want to make sure the mushroom is cooked through and the filling is hot and melty.
Can You Freeze Stuffed Mushrooms?
Yes! I love prepping crab stuffed mushrooms in advance and throwing them in the freezer for potlucks or when we get hungry. Just remember to adjust the cooking times accordingly. They can be cooked right from frozen (you’ll need to add about 10 min of cook time).
Crab stuffed mushrooms really seal the deal on an appetizer night. Serve them alongside buffalo chicken dip and a some Grape Jelly Meatballs for the best party spread!
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- Cowboy Caviar – our guests love these!
- Cranberry Feta Pinwheels – super pretty
- Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip – Mmmm, BACON!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 16 large fresh mushrooms
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 ounces crab canned or frozen
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Topping
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
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Instructions
Thaw crab meat if frozen (drain if canned). Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Mix cream cheese until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any debris. Using a small spoon or tomato corer, remove stems and spoon out the insides of the mushroom. Discard (or freeze for soup).
- Divide the filling over the mushroom caps. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over mushrooms.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until cooked through and tops are golden.
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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Delicious, best crab stuffed mushrooms I’ve ever made or tasted!!!
Why thank you Nanette!
I want to try this stuffed mushroom recipe but what’s with the “thinly sliced” onion, wouldn’t you want it to be chopped and diced fairly small??
It’s green onion so thinly sliced works in this recipe. You can chop them if you prefer.
Hi Holly,
Here I am again asking questions. As far as I know, they don’t make the little 3 ounce packages of cream cheese and if I use 4 ounces I’ve got 4 left over ounces of cream cheese. It doesn’t hold over well. Why can’t we use the whipped cream cheese. It is so good and holds up well. I use it on sandwiches with chopped black olives. If I did this, would I still use 4 ounces.
Hi Shirley,
While I usually whip my block of softened cream cheese, I don’t see why you couldn’t use the pre-whipped kind and have wonderful results.
wrap left over cream cheese in saran wrap put in a ziplock type bag freeze it.
Dry or fresh bread crumbs for the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms?
As it’s for the topping, either will work. I usually use dry because I have them on hand.
It looks so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Happy Holidays Holly to you and your family! Thank You for always giving us the best recipes ever!! You are a life saver! :)
You’re so welcome. Thank you Yvonne! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Is this real crab or imitation crab?
Both will work in this recipe Evelyn. Enjoy!