Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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The cheese wedged into the centers of these crab stuffed mushrooms will send you to your knees. Great finger food for parties!

Serving plate loaded with crab stuffed mushrooms

Original post: March 2015 | Updated: March 2021

Why This Recipe Works

One of the things that made me scratch my head when my husband and I were dating was when I discovered that he didn’t like mushrooms. I could hardly believe what I was hearing. Who was this man?! Mushrooms are my favorite!

They are one of my all-time favorite foods, especially when they are stuffed with other delicious goodies. Although I don’t understand his perspective on this very important matter, it means that I get all the ‘shrooms! I am always happy to consume every morsel of these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms because they are GOOD! Creamy, savory and perfect for any moment, meal or gathering, period.

Recipe Ingredients

Mushrooms – Cleaning mushrooms is an important step when making stuffed ‘shrooms. Wash them thoroughly with a damp paper towel (make sure all dirt is removed) before diving into the recipe. Button and portobello mushrooms are both good for stuffing.

Havarti Cheese – This is a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese that a Danish woman created in the 1800’s. If you don’t have havarti, you can use cream cheese as a substitute.

Garlic – Use fresh garlic and either mince it or zest it like you would with a fruit rind for the best flavor.

Crab Meat – Canned meat is available on your grocer’s shelf and can be popped right out of the can and can also be eaten plain. Often it comes with fillers in addition to crab, so pay attention to the ingredient list as flavors may have been added that will affect your recipe. Fresh crab meat is more costly since it requires extra work to harvest the meat, but it has amazing flavor and will make your next recipe taste delicious!

How To Make Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, remove stems from the mushrooms leaving a hole in the center of the mushroom (do not discard stems). Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet that is coated with cooking spray.

Step 2

Finely chop the stems.

Chopped mushrooms on cutting board with knife

Step 3

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.

Mushrooms, parsley and garlic in a skillet

Step 4

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft and garlic is fragrant.

Step 5

Cut the havarti cheese into 1/2-inch cubes and place a cube inside each mushroom cap.

Mushroom caps on baking sheet with cheese chunks

Step 6

Add mushroom mixture to a medium bowl, along with crab meat, Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well and set aside.

Mushroom stuffing ingredients in bowl ready for mixing

Step 7

Top the mushrooms with the crab filling, dividing evenly. Top with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Stuffing heaped on mushroom caps ready for oven

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Recipe Notes

For an extra bit of flavor and texture, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top just before baking.
Cleaning mushrooms is an important step when making stuffed ‘shrooms. Wash them thoroughly with a damp paper towel (make sure all dirt is removed) before diving into the recipe.
Bake as close to serving as possible for the creamiest result.

Tray of crab stuffed mushrooms ready to eat

FAQ About Mushrooms

Which mushrooms are poisonous?

Only 1-2% of mushroom species are poisonous.

Are mushrooms good for you?

Mushrooms are good to eat. They are low calorie and contain fiber, protein and antioxidants. They also provide potassium.

How many types of edible mushrooms are there?

There are more than 50,000 types of mushrooms in the world that are edible. Some of the most common and well known in the US are button, portabello and cremini.

Can mushrooms be frozen?

Mushrooms can be frozen, however since they are composed of more than 95% water, you want to saute or bake them first, cool them and then freeze them.

When mushrooms are slimy, are they bad?

Slimy mushrooms are one of the first signs that you need to eat your mushrooms right away. They are still edible and great in cooked meals however, they will begin to darken in color and get even more mushy, meaning they will need to be tossed.

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