Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash cayenne pepper; 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 30 medium fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

“Mushroom caps plump with crabmeat make a wonderful appetizer for entertaining,” suggests Tonya Farmer, Iowa City, Iowa. She suggests using the recipe as a light entree, served on salad greens or with pasta.

Ingredients

1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
30 medium fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Fold in crabmeat; set aside.
Remove and discard mushroom stems. Brush inside of mushroom caps with oil. Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of crab mixture into each cap; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and filling is lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 27 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Crab Stuffed Portobellos in Country Woman December/January 2008

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ebramkamp

Jun 16, 2015

Really tasty. I used fresh Dungeness crab in lieu of the canned crab and added some freshly minced chives for a bit more flavor and color. These disappeared fast.
mdbubba1

Jan 28, 2015

Just o.k a little bland . Will try again with differnt seasonings.
Gary Harrison

Dec 20, 2011

OMG this one is out of the park, and easy to make. We ALL loved it.
dharris66

Dec 30, 2010

Looked pretty, a little bland - I think I would add some fresh garlic next time