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Published: January 14, 2019 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 36 Comments

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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These crab stuffed mushrooms are mushroom caps filled with flaked crab and three types of cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy and elegant appetizer that can be assembled ahead of time!

Whenever I’m entertaining, I like to put out a hearty spread of appetizers including favorites such as shrimp cocktail and BLT dip. Stuffed mushrooms are always a great addition to any menu and they’re a total crowd pleaser.

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Crab stuffed mushrooms with cremini mushroom caps filled with a creamy seafood filling.

Stuffed mushrooms are an appetizer that have been popular for decades, and for good reason! They’re bite sized, look fancy and are so very delicious. These crab stuffed mushrooms involve a bit of decadence with real crab, plenty of cheese, and herbs and spices.

How do you make crab stuffed mushrooms?

This recipe starts with mushroom caps. You’ll want to remove the stems by popping them out with your fingers. The mushrooms are filled with a mixture of crab, cream cheese, garlic, onion, chives, parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

Cremini mushroom caps on a sheet pan.

What kind of mushrooms are best for stuffed mushrooms?

I like to use regular white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms for my stuffed mushrooms. The mushrooms shown here are cremini mushrooms which have a stronger flavor than white mushrooms. You can also use large portobello mushrooms if you’re looking for an entree sized stuffed mushroom. Be sure to choose mushrooms that are roughly the same size so that they cook evenly.

How do you clean mushrooms?

The best way to clean mushrooms is to use a damp paper towel to gently rub each mushroom. You can also rinse your mushrooms in a colander, but be sure to rinse them briefly; do not soak them in water.

A bowl of crab meat, cheese, chives, onions and garlic.

Tips for crab stuffed mushrooms

  • I prefer to use real crab meat in this recipe. I use frozen crab meat, or refrigerated crab meat from my seafood counter. If you can’t find real crab meat, you can use imitation crab. You could even try chopped shrimp for a different flavor!
  • Don’t have chives on hand? Try green onions or parsley instead.
  • I top my mushrooms with crispy panko crumbs because I like the added texture. If you’re trying to make these mushrooms keto or low carb, skip the breadcrumb topping.

Uncooked crab stuffed mushrooms on a sheet pan.

What cheese is best for crab stuffed mushrooms?

I use three types of cheese in these mushrooms: cream cheese, parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese. The cream cheese acts as a binder, and the parmesan imparts a nutty flavor. I also used grated Monterey Jack cheese as I wanted a mild, creamy cheese that wouldn’t overpower the flavor of the crab. Other great options are fontina or cheddar cheese.

Crab stuffed mushrooms on a sheet pan topped with sliced chives.

How long do you bake stuffed mushrooms?

Crab stuffed mushrooms need to bake for about 20 minutes. The mushrooms are done when the tops are crispy and browned and the mushroom caps are cooked all the way through.

Can you make crab stuffed mushrooms in advance?

You can assemble your stuffed mushrooms up to 6 hours before you plan to serve them. Store your mushrooms loosely covered in the fridge, then pop them in the oven right before you’re ready to eat.

A cross section of a crab stuffed mushroom.

Whenever I’m having a party, I make a double batch of these mushrooms. They’re always the first appetizer to go, and you can never eat just one! The flavor is a cross between roasted mushrooms and crab cakes, and it’s a unique way to serve your guests something special.

More great party snacks

  • Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
  • Fried Ravioli
  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Taco Pinwheels
  • Chicken Taquitos
Crab stuffed mushrooms with cremini mushroom caps filled with a creamy seafood filling.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

These crab stuffed mushrooms are mushroom caps filled with flaked crab and three types of cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy and elegant appetizer that can be assembled ahead of time!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 74kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 18 mushrooms stems removed
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 8 ounces crab meat
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese I used Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons sliced chives divided use
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the mushroom caps on the sheet pan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Place the onion mixture in a large bowl along with the crab, cream cheese, shredded cheese, parmesan and 2 tablespoons of chives. Stir to combine.
  • Place a dollop of the crab filling into each of the mushrooms.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Stir in the panko crumbs until they're coated in butter.
  • Sprinkle the panko mixture over the tops of the mushrooms.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 109mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharon Edwards says

      March 11, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      this is the very best stuffed mushrooms I’ve ever ate . That includes Red Lobster’s and all the other seafood places I’ve tried and I am hard to please when it comes to making something like this because I want easy and quick with grate taste . I love the way this receipt comes together and don’t require a team to prepare it. I wish I could give you 5 gold stars

      Reply
    2. Doreen says

      November 4, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Subbed surimi faux crab and a 4 cheese Italian blend that we had in the freezer and the result was delicious. Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    3. Jamie says

      June 9, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      Can i substitute the Monterey jack?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    4. John h says

      May 30, 2021 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      After receiving a half a case of nice button mushrooms from a neighbor I decided to try this recipe out and was I surprised! I more than doubled the ingredients and ended up with 48 delicious stuffed mushrooms.
      I gave som to my neighbors on either side of my house and had plenty left for us . I will try some ingredient substitutions and try other possibilities .
      Well done .

      Reply
    5. Traci says

      August 26, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      We love these so I served them as a main course with a salad and white wine.

      Reply
    6. Rhiannon Kuroda says

      June 14, 2020 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      These are incredible! Thanks for the recipe. Carmalized my onions and garlic (butter, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika) before adding to mix. Perfection!!!

      Reply
    7. Carrell Pickoff says

      February 23, 2020 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      I made these as an appetizer for a Mardi Gras party. They were tasty and easy to make. To make it easier so the mushrooms don’t tip over I sliced a small portion of the bottom of each mushroom; they don’t tip over and sit flat. There is only one change I would make to the preparation. Next time I will bake the mushrooms unstuffed first and then drain them. There was so much moisture from the mushrooms that several fell apart and had to be discarded. Overall a good recipe that everyone devoured.

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    8. Kim says

      January 28, 2020 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe! It was so flavorful . I used shrimp and it was AMAZING. I also put this pepper and more seasoning just to add some extra flavor to it.

      Reply
    9. Hee Jin says

      January 13, 2020 at 4:32 am

      I love this recipe.
      I originally saved this for the holiday dinner but my oven was pretty much occupied with other stuff.
      I made some for my daughter one weekend and she was delightfully surprised with its flavor.
      I will definitely try again with shrimp.
      Thanks a million for sharing it.

      Reply
    10. Steve H says

      January 4, 2020 at 8:55 am

      I really like the way this recipe adjusts on the fly based on the number of servings.
      As the amounts change, I would (I am being greedy here) love it if the fractions were based on 16 ounces. Such has 5 & 5/16 lb of instead of 5.31 lb. My scale (and most) give ounces (or go to the lb of 16 oz) . It is easy to confuse 5.31 as ounces instead of 5/16 of a lb.
      I love your recipes. I will sometimes search around for the one that fits my taste and seem to always come back to this site. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    11. Mary Phillips says

      January 1, 2020 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Best stuffed mushrooms I’ve ever had ! Will definitely keep this recipe!

      Reply
    12. Laura Corbin says

      November 27, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Can you put these together the night before and refrigerate them overnight then bake them the next day?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 27, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Yes just add the breadcrumbs at the last minute so they won’t get soggy.

        Reply
    13. Barbara says

      November 26, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you for this recipe. I will make it for Thanksgiving and will let you know how they turn out. My family loves my stuffed mushrooms so I will surprise them with this new recipe. I can hardly wait to make them.

      Reply
    14. Phyllis says

      November 25, 2019 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Made these 11/24/2019
      I am a crab eater. These were soooooo good. I think I may try with the brie as someone suggested. Will definitely make again and again.

      Reply
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