Crab Stuffed Mushrooms make a delicious appetizer that everyone will love and is still pretty simple to make.
If you’re looking for a decadent appetizer for your next event, look no further than these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms.
Earthy mushrooms pair perfectly with the creamy seasoned crab mixture in the middle and crunchy panko breadcrumb topping. Be sure to set aside some for yourself because they’ll disappear from the plate as soon as it hits the table.
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What Kind Of Crab Meat?
Lump crab meat is the best option if you’re able to find it because it is much more flavorful than canned crab. You can usually get it at the seafood counter.
Canned lump crab meat can be used as well, but be sure to squeeze out the excess liquid before using. That will keep the stuffing from getting watered down or too thin.
What Goes Into Stuffed Mushrooms?
The stuffing for this recipe is made up of crab meat that is mixed with cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. It’s wonderfully creamy and flavorful.
If you’re able to, avoid using pre-shredded Parmesan. It isn’t as fresh and doesn’t melt as well as shredding Parmesan straight from the block. Grated Parmesan might be a better option to use if you don’t have a wedge of it. While it won’t melt the same way, it will still add flavor and mix into the stuffing better.
Want to play around with other stuffings for mushrooms? Take a peek at our Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms and our Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms with cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs.
What Kind Of Mushroom?
You’ll want to use larger mushrooms if possible so avoid using something like a small button mushroom. Whole white or cremini/baby bella mushrooms are both good options as they’re appetizer-sized but will still fit a good bit of crab stuffing.
Avoid using mushrooms like a portobello unless you’re making it as an entree as each will use a significant amount of the stuffing.
How To Stuff Mushrooms
To really stuff those mushrooms, use a paring knife to remove the stem and to carefully trim away the gills as well as part of the edge of the mushroom.
You can also use a small melon baller or a metal quarter teaspoon if you aren’t as confident in your knife skills or if someone who isn’t confident in their knife skills is helping you.
Cook Time And Temperature
If you want to make a big batch at one time, you’ll want to use an oven. You’ll heat the oven to 375°F and bake for 18-20 minutes.
A good alternative would be to use an air fryer to leave space in the oven for other things or to avoid heating up the house on hot days. You can cook them at 360°F for about 10 minutes. You may need to cook in batches with this method but it’s quick and easy.
More Mushroom Recipes
If you love mushrooms and want to learn to use them in different ways, take a look at the recipes below.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 mushrooms 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz. lump crab meat
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion, about 3 stalks
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 24 large button mushrooms
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
- Chopped parsley, to top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the crab meat with cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Use a paring knife to carefully trim away the stem and gills in the mushroom and some of the edge so there is plenty of room for the stuffing in the mushroom. Discard the stems or save for another recipe.
- Stuff the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Top each mushroom with mixture.
- Bake for 18 – 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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This post originally appeared in October 2020 and was revised and republished in January 2025.
I just made this and it tastes so so good. I’m making it again next week. My kids love it too!!
That’s wonderful, Amy! Thanks for sharing with us.