Description
Classic crab stuffed mushrooms from the Pioneer Woman deliver elegant appetizer magic. Creamy, cheesy filling nestles perfectly in tender mushroom caps, promising a luxurious start to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) lump crabmeat, picked
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- ¼ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 1 jar (2 oz/57 g) pimentos, drained and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 lb (454 g) large baby bella mushrooms (about 24 mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and position wire rack for optimal heat circulation and even cooking.
- Mushroom Treatment: Gently clean mushroom caps with paper towel, removing stems. Toss in olive oil and kosher salt, ensuring thorough coating and uniform seasoning.
- Initial Roasting: Arrange mushroom caps upright on wire rack, maintaining spacing. Roast for 20 minutes to release moisture and create tender base for stuffing.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, pimentos, parsley, and garlic in mixing bowl. Delicately fold in crabmeat, preserving its intricate texture and preventing over-mixing.
- Breadcrumb Preparation: Combine panko with melted butter, ensuring comprehensive coating for consistent golden coloration and crisp texture.
- Stuffing and Topping: Remove mushrooms from oven, fill each cap generously with crab mixture. Liberally sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs over stuffed mushrooms for maximum crunch.
- Final Baking: Return to oven, bake 15-20 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden-brown and edges crisp. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Serving: Garnish with fresh parsley immediately before presentation, adding vibrant color and herbaceous flavor profile.
Notes
- Mushroom Moisture Management: Pat mushrooms completely dry before oiling to prevent soggy texture and ensure crisp, concentrated flavor.
- Cheese Mixing Technique: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother blending, preventing lumpy filling and creating uniform consistency.
- Crabmeat Handling Tip: Gently fold crabmeat to preserve delicate texture, avoiding over-mixing that could break apart tender meat pieces.
- Breadcrumb Browning Hack: Watch breadcrumbs closely during final baking to achieve golden-brown color without burning, rotating pan if needed for even coloration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg