Creamy Garlic Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms (Printable View)

Savory mushrooms filled with crab, cream cheese, garlic, and Parmesan, baked until golden and delicious.

# Ingredient List:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup cooked crab meat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - Salt to taste
08 - Black pepper to taste
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

→ Mushrooms

10 - 12 large portobello mushrooms

→ Finishing

11 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow to preheat completely.
02 - Wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove debris. Remove stems carefully and pat caps dry.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, green onions, paprika, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese until a creamy mixture forms.
04 - Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle the tops with melted butter or vegetable oil. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool for several minutes before transferring to a platter. Serve warm.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Ensure mushrooms are dry to prevent excess moisture during baking.