FBD

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb button mushrooms (about 35–40 small), stems removed
  • 0.5 lb crab claw meat, picked over
  • 0.5 cup crushed oyster crackers
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 0.3 cup finely diced celery
  • 0.3 cup finely diced onion
  • 0.3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 4 oz white Cheddar, sliced into small pieces for topping

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange mushroom caps cavity-side up on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté celery, onion, and red bell pepper 4–5 minutes until softened. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine crab meat, crushed crackers, Cheddar, sautéed vegetables, Old Bay, egg, and water. Mix gently.

  4. 4

    Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly.

  5. 5

    Top each stuffed mushroom with a small piece of white Cheddar.

  6. 6

    Bake 12–15 minutes until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.

  7. 7

    Serve hot.

Tags

american