Description
Indulge in the delicious harmony of flavors with the Crab and Cream Cheese Mushroom Bites. This recipe combines succulent crab meat with creamy cheese, herbs, and spices, stuffed in mushroom caps to create an appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a sumptuous snack, these mushroom bites are an ideal choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large white or cremini mushrooms
- 8 oz crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned preferred)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove minced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures the oven reaches the correct temperature for baking the mushroom bites evenly.
- Prepare the Mushroom Caps: Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and carefully remove the stems. Arrange the caps, cavity side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced or powdered garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix in the chopped parsley or green onions. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab and cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are well-stuffed.
- Bake the Mushrooms: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the mushrooms for 20-25 minutes, or until you see that the tops have turned golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the mushrooms to cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. This rest period helps the flavors to meld beautifully.