Gourmet Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Large mushrooms (12, stems removed)
• Crab meat (1 cup, lump or backfin)
• Cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
• Bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
• Green onions (2, finely chopped)
• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish))
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon (for drizzling))

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely chop them. Set aside the mushroom caps and stems.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
4. Generously spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, pressing down slightly to pack the filling.
5. Sprinkle the finely chopped mushroom stems on top of the stuffed mushrooms for extra flavor.
6. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil for added moisture.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy these gourmet crab stuffed mushrooms warm!