Description
Zesty Pioneer Woman Crab Stuffed Mushrooms deliver a luxurious seafood appetizer packed with rich flavors. Creamy crab filling nestled in tender mushroom caps creates an irresistible starter you’ll want to savor at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lump crabmeat, picked
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (50 grams) finely shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (25 grams) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (2 ounces/57 grams) diced pimentos, drained and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large baby bella mushrooms (about 24 mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup (30 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a wire rack on top for optimal heat circulation.
- Clean the mushroom caps gently using a paper towel, removing stems carefully. Transfer mushrooms to a large mixing bowl and coat evenly with olive oil and kosher salt, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange mushroom caps upward on the prepared wire rack, maintaining spacing between each cap. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until they soften and release initial moisture.
- Create the filling by combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, diced pimentos, fresh parsley, and minced garlic in a separate bowl. Incorporate remaining salt and gently fold in crabmeat, maintaining its delicate texture.
- Prepare breadcrumb topping by combining panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, mixing thoroughly to ensure even coating and consistent golden color.
- Remove softened mushrooms from oven and carefully fill each cap with 2-3 teaspoons of the crab mixture, distributing evenly. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture atop each stuffed mushroom.
- Return stuffed mushrooms to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until breadcrumbs transform into a rich, golden-brown color and edges become crispy.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley immediately before serving to enhance visual appeal and add a bright, herbaceous note.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with these make-ahead stuffed mushrooms that promise to impress guests with minimal effort.
- Fresh lump crabmeat delivers a premium taste that transforms this simple recipe into a gourmet experience.
- Drying crabmeat thoroughly prevents soggy filling and ensures a perfectly textured appetizer every time.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends seamlessly, creating a silky-smooth mixture that coats each mushroom cap beautifully.
- Assembling these bite-sized delights in advance allows for stress-free entertaining and last-minute party preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg