Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These crab
and pea stuffed mushrooms are a great holiday appetizer; perfect for your next
party!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter divided use
- 18 mushrooms stems removed
- 3 tablespoons sliced chives divided use
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese I used Monterey Jack
- cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
First, preheat
the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Then, arrange
the mushroom caps on the baking sheet.
Heat 1
tablespoon butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 3-4 minutes
or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Place the
onion mixture in a large bowl with the crab, cream cheese, grated cheese,
parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chives. Stir to combine.
Place a
spoonful of crab garnish in each of the mushrooms.
Melt the
remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Stir in the panko crumbs
until coated with butter.
Sprinkle the
panko mixture over the top of the mushrooms.
Bake for 20
minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of
chives, then serve.
Happy
Cooking Time.
