Description
Delicious Crab Stuffed Mushrooms featuring a savory blend of crab claw meat, Gruyere cheese, and seasoned vegetables baked to perfection. This appetizer combines tender mushroom caps filled with a flavorful mixture, topped with melted cheese and crispy breadcrumbs for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
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Mushroom and Crab Mixture
- 24 White Button Mushrooms (cleaned with stems removed)
- 2 tablespoons Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- ½ pound Crab claw meat
- ½ cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, red bell pepper, ½ cup of shredded Gruyere cheese, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir these ingredients together until well mixed.
- Add Crab Meat: Gently fold in the crab claw meat to the vegetable and cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the mixture is evenly combined without breaking up the crab too much.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Carefully spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the stuffed mushrooms, then top each with seasoned panko breadcrumbs to add a crispy texture when baked.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove the mushrooms from the oven and serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Be sure to clean mushrooms gently with a damp cloth to avoid waterlogging them.
- Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood flavor, but you can adjust the amount to your taste.
- You can substitute Gruyere cheese with mozzarella or cheddar as alternatives.
- Seasoned panko breadcrumbs provide a nice crunch; plain panko can be used with a pinch of salt and herbs.
- Serve these stuffed mushrooms as appetizers or party snacks for a crowd-pleasing dish.
