Mushroom Caps

A quick snack
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 225kcal
Cost: 12

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 24 pc large white mushrooms
  • 12 ounces flaked crabmeat
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons parsley chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 ea egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x12-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Use an additional baking dish if needed.
  • Drizzle olive oil or butter in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean.
  • Remove stems, set aside caps and chop stems to add to filling.
  • In a medium bowl, mix crabmeat, chopped mushroom stems, onion, dry mustard, 1 cup parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, red and black pepper, and garlic salt.
  • Mix well and then stir in egg and mayonnaise.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to mound filling onto each mushroom cap.
  • Melt butter and mix in garlic salt and drizzle over the filled mushrooms.
  • Mound a generous portion of the shredded parmesan cheese on top of each filled mushroom. Note: For softer, melted cheese, you may want to use mozzarella cheese or brick cheese for the topping.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 425°F.

Notes

Best served hot.
Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before serving (add 7-10 minutes additional baking time).