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Flavorful Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Old Bay Cream Cheese

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These crab stuffed mushroom caps combine creamy Old Bay-spiced cream cheese with sweet crabmeat inside tender mushroom caps, making a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large white button or cremini mushroom caps, stems removed and chopped finely
  • 8 ounces (225g) imitation or real crab meat
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (for sautéing mushroom stems and garlic)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wipe mushroom caps clean with a damp paper towel. Remove stems and chop finely.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in crab meat and sautéed mushroom stems into the cream cheese mixture, keeping crab chunks intact.
  6. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture, mounding slightly on top.
  7. Arrange filled caps on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until filling is bubbly and tops are lightly golden.
  8. Let mushrooms cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not wash mushrooms under running water; wipe clean to avoid sogginess. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing. Tent with foil if filling browns too quickly. For extra crispness, broil 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Can assemble a day ahead and refrigerate unbaked. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes; avoid microwaving.

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