Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate appetiser for any occasion. SUPER delicious, you will love how fast and simple they are to make!
Stuffed mushrooms with a gourmet flair, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. A combination of cream cheese and mayo makes these some of the best crab stuffed mushrooms to hit your table.
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
If you’re planning on entertaining any time soon, there’s nothing like a good spread of crowd-pleasing appetisers to keep your guests happy. A table full of Cocktail Meatballs (with sweet and sour sauce), Bloomin’ Onion Garlic Bread, Spinach Artichoke Dip and a Cheeseboard will go down a treat; however, Stuffed Mushrooms are super popular and are always a welcome addition.
Crab stuffed mushrooms are even better! With every bite, you get a subtle crunch thanks to the broiled Panko topping, a soft and creamy inside filled with crab meat, green onions and herbs, and juicy, meaty mushroom. What more could you ask for in an appetiser?
HOW TO CLEAN MUSHROOMS
Wipe mushrooms dry with a damp sheet of paper towel, then remove stems and scoop out gills. Please don’t wash or soak them in water as they will take on too much liquid and release the water while they cook.
HOW TO MAKE CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
- Stuff your mushroom caps with a mouthwatering crab dip: the perfect ratio of mayo to cream cheese, garlic, green onions, parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, herbs and of course crab meat.
- Use a baking sheet with 1-inch sides to keep any juices released while cooking in the pan and prevent a mess in your oven.
- Arrange them in single layer to bake. You want them to cook evenly.
WHAT MUSHROOMS ARE BEST FOR STUFFED MUSHROOMS?
I use white and brown mushrooms in our stuffed mushroom recipe. Portobellos are another great option to use if you’re looking to serve them as a meal, like these Scalloped Portobellos.
Try to find white mushrooms big enough to hold the stuffing. Keep in mind mushrooms will reduce in size quite a bit, so the bigger you find them, the better! Using roughly the same sized mushrooms ensure they cook evenly.
TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
- I use fresh crab meat in this recipe found in most seafood markets.
- You can also use refrigerated, frozen or tinned (drained) crab meat if you wish.
- If crab meat is unavailable to you, you can try imitation crab, chopped shrimp or lobster meat for something different.
- I prefer Panko for this recipe, but you can use regular breadcrumbs.
- I love mixing my breadcrumbs with oil to get an incredible crunch with each mouthful.
- For Keto or low carb alternatives, you can skip the breadcrumbs and use pork rinds!
HOW LONG TO BAKE STUFFED MUSHROOMS?
Crab stuffed mushrooms take 18 minutes to cook in the oven, then broil for a further 2 minutes to get them nice and crispy!
Good luck getting them out to your guests without trying one first! It won’t happen.
Other Mushroom Recipes:
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Mushrooms
Grilled Bruschetta Portobello Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 15 large white mushrooms
- 1 cup cooked crab lobster meat
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs optional – Leave out for low carb mushrooms, divided
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ⅓ cup whole egg mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup spreadable cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup green onions chopped, I use 3 stalks – green and white parts
- 2 large cloves garlic minced, or 4 small cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- Wipe mushrooms clean with damp paper towel. Remove stems and scoop out gills. Discard.
- Arrange mushrooms on baking sheet. Lightly spray mushrooms with olive oil spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine crab meat, ⅓ cup Panko crumbs, parmesan, mayo, cream cheese, garlic, green onions, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the crab dip (about 1 – 1 /2 tablespoons per mushroom).
- Combine oil and remaining Panko crumbs until evenly coated. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the tops of the mushrooms.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until edges become golden, then broil (or grill) for a further 2 minutes until golden all over with crispy tops.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- I use fresh crab meat in this recipe found in most seafood markets.
- You can also use refrigerated, frozen or tinned (drained) crab meat if you wish.
- If crab meat is unavailable to you, you can try imitation crab, chopped shrimp or lobster meat for something different.
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Heather says
Forgot to give the 5 star rating
Michelle says
They’re the absolute best stuffed mushrooms I’ve ever had. I am a cook in a caterer but I needed to tweak my recipe I found this recipe exactly I did not change one thing thank you so much for sharing they were beautifully done!
Heather says
Delicious! I used portobello mushrooms, and had them with a grilled beef tenderloin. I had imitation crab so pulsed it in the food processor. And I substituted the oregano with Old Bay seasoning. Can’t wait to try them with cremini mushrooms as an appetizer.
Lori Lucas says
We made these mushrooms last week and are making them again today. I’m a huge stuffed Mushroom person and have tried them everywhere, however these are the best I’ve ever had. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe. 😍
Karina says
Hi Lori, I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms so much! It’s fantastic when a recipe becomes a standout favorite. Thank you for the kind words, and I hope they continue to be a hit every time you make them.
Jody Seitz says
So far so good. Great recipe. The food processor really helped. I added juice if 1/2 lemon and a touch of sour cream.
David "MacDaddy" Luck says
Awesome and thanks for your insight on the planko + oil = delicious crunch.
Michael Corby says
Instead of discarding the stems, process them lightly with the rest of the filling. be sure to trim the dried ends if there are any. It will extend the recipe without adding any calories.
Quezebo Jones says
Have been looking for a crab appetizer and these look delish.
kimj says
can you make ahead before baking?
Joanne says
Made these last night. They were a huge hit. Thanks for all of your great recipes. I’m a big fan. Always look forward to seeing your name in my inbox. Your comfort food recipes are great for a Canadian winter.
poppasmurf says
instead of panko I crushed up tostado chips’ EXCELLENT.
Angela says
Thanks for that tip. I’m making them now and that sounds like a delicious addition. Happy New Year.
Patty says
Made these for our office Christmas party and they literally flew off the plate! Thank you!
Coqui says
Deliciosos como todo lo que sugieres.Ideal para estas noches de verano con un champan.