Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 14 oz container large mushrooms (about 12), wiped clean and stems removed; 6 oz can white crab meat, well drained; 1 end slice whole grain bread, pulverized into a fine crumb; 1 large egg; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Romano cheese; Paprika

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Prep 10 min
Total 50 min
Servings 4

A hearty crab mixture fills these tasty appetizers -- perfect for an elegant party. MORE+ LESS-

By Scaron

Updated August 4, 2016

Ingredients

oz container large mushrooms (about 12), wiped clean and stems removed

oz can white crab meat, well drained

end slice whole grain bread, pulverized into a fine crumb

large egg

clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Romano cheese

Paprika

Steps

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Preheat the oven to 375° F . Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
2

Arrange the mushroom caps on the baking sheet, with the openings facing up
3

In a medium bowl, stir together the crab meat, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, salt and pepper until well combined.
4

Divide the crab mixture evenly among the mushrooms, filling in the cavity and piling on top.
5

Sprinkle the mushrooms with Romano and paprika.
6

Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake the mushrooms for 30-40 minutes, until the crab mixture is golden brown and the mushroom is soft.
7

Serve warm with wedges of lemon.

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More About This Recipe

Dear 2010,

You really flew by. It’s been fun, but I am so ready for 2011.

Best, Me.

We’re so close to the end of the year, and I can’t help but think a little about all the food we’ve talked about here this year. It’s been incredible (and tasty!). And I’ve really appreciated all the comments and Facebook feedback from our readers too. Thank you all for following, and I look forward to a fabulous, delicious 2011.

Now, on to the recipe: Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms.

This is one of those appetizers that can easily be served as a precursor to an elegant dinner or a bite for cocktail party guests.

These mushrooms are stuffed with a hearty crab filling and whole grain breadcrumbs, garlic and more. Sprinkled with Romano and paprika, and offered up with a slice of lemon, they're packed with flavor.

The best part is that the prep time takes only a couple of minutes. Once that’s done, the oven will do all the rest of the work. Score!

What’s your favorite appetizer? Tell us below!

Sarah W. Caron (aka scaron) is a food writer, editor and blogger who writes about family-friendly foods and raising a healthy family at Sarah’s Cucina Bella.