Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious and easy appetizer that your family and friends will love. These tasty bites combine fresh crabmeat with creamy cheese and flavorful seasonings, all stuffed into tender mushroom caps.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Mushrooms
12largemushrooms, stems removed
Filling
1cupcrabmeat, finely choppedUse fresh for best flavor.
1/2cupcream cheese, softened
1/4cupgreen onions, finely chopped
1/4cupcelery, finely diced
1/4cupparmesan cheese, grated
2clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
1/4cupbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonsbutter, melted
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
Clean the mushrooms using a damp cloth and hollow out the caps carefully to make room for the stuffing.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, softened cream cheese, green onions, diced celery, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle this mixture over the stuffed mushrooms.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh crabmeat. Prepare the stuffing in advance for easy assembly before baking. Try adding cheddar cheese or substituting shrimp for a variation.