Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Have unexpected guests on their way? Not a problem! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can have these Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms on a plate in no time!
The phone rings. You don’t check the number because you’re in the online Christmas shopping. “Hello?”
“Hi! It’s Janet! I’m in town and thought I’d drop by. Is that okay?”
Yes and no. Yes, it’s okay because you haven’t seen her in a long time but no because you haven’t gotten dressed yet and it’s 4:30…pm.
“Sure! How does 6 sound?”
“Perfect! See ya then!”
And then the mad dash ensues. You put a bottle of Galo pinot in the fridge, proceed to dust and pick up quickly, and then hop in the shower. You dress, put your hair up, and then head to the kitchen.
Turning the oven on you then search the fridge and pantry. What in the world could you possible whip up in 30 minutes? You search the mental Pinterest of a recipe box you have in your brain and crab the canned crab you planned to make some crab dip with, breadcrumbs, and some garlic salt then check the fridge. Mushrooms, Parmesan, cream cheese, and chives; CHECK!
You’ve got all the ingredients to make Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms! YAY!!
These mushrooms require little effort but make a huge impression. The hardest part is prepping the mushrooms which only took me about 5 minutes. Then it’s simply combine, stuff, dip, bake, and wait. That’s the hardest part; the waiting. These stuffed mushrooms will fill your kitchen with mushroom, crab, and chive flavors. It was difficult to wait for these babies to cook before we devoured them.
Of course, it helps when they look like these mushrooms do! They are full of sweet crab and delicious chives. They’re creamy and crunchy all at once wrapped in an earthy mushroom wrapper. Honestly, can you turn down these little bites of amazing when offered? I know I couldn’t. I can’t because I love stuffed mushrooms!
With the holidays fast approaching, sometimes we forget how important it is to spend time with friends and family. Even if they pop by unexpected, with just a few pantry ingredients, you can whip up some delicious nibbles to have with a glass of wine while chatting with a friends or family you haven’t seen in a while. The important past is that you sit down and spend time with them.
What kind of wine would you serve your guests with these Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms?
Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Have unexpected guests on their way? Not a problem! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can have these Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms on a plate in no time!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces canned crab
- 16 large mushroom caps (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine the first five ingredients (cream cheese through black pepper) in a mixing bowl with a fork until combined.
- Fold in the crab and set aside.
- Remove the stems, the white rim, and some of the gills of the mushrooms carefully with a spoon. Fill each mushroom cap and place on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine the bread crumbs with the butter. Carefully dip each mushroom into the bread crumb mixture and return them to the baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and the filling is heated through.
What a fantastic appetizer to serve to company! Simple but impressive! Perfect!
Thank you!
I love how simple these are to make. A sparkling wine with a couple of these would be dinner for me!
Thank you! They are pretty good and could easily be dinner.
Stuffed mushrooms are absolutely the best. I often make them for dinner – so yummy! Love that these are quick too. And yes….can totally relate to 4:30 and still no shower, ha!
I haven’t made them for dinner. I should. That would be really good!!
I agree with you! We need more time with friends and less time stressing over perfection! These look great, can help me use up some pantry ingredients, and make a good impression!
YES! If you’re THAT worried, then maybe they’re not a true friend? Just thought…
i love stuffed mushrooms and these look great!
Thank you!
Stuffed mushrooms are my FAVORITE!! I need these!
Thank you! They’re pretty darned good.
Wow, I am just drooling! I’m a mushroom fan and love crab!
So win win for you! Thank you!
These look awesome! I need to make them. And, yes, I’ve been in my jammies at 4:30 pm and all of a sudden need to do something. Yikes! Thanks for the easy recipe.
Thank you! I hope you like them as much as we did.
No doubt these are a hit! what a great way and elegant recipe!
Thank you!
These beautiful little bites just scream savory goodness! I love both crab and mushrooms but have never considered pairing the two; what a fantastic idea for a delicious appetizer! Thanks for sharing this one.
Thank you! You can easily keep these ingredients on hand for a quick and easy appetizer any time!
Stuffing with crab? Is a quick way to my heart – this looks so incredibly good! YUM!
Thank you! They were delicious. I even used pretty inexpensive crab, too.
I love crab and I loved stuffed mushrooms so this appetizer is a winner to me!
It’s SO good and SO easy! I know you’ll love it.
Can I drop by unexpectedly, too?! 🙂
Absolutely! My #SundaySupper family is always welcome to drop by!
Wow Christie, they look AWESOME!
Thank you, Sinea!
Anything with crab or mushrooms is a winner. having them together is too good to be true!
Thank you! I totally agree!
These look great! I love crab and stuffed mushrooms are always good.
Thank you! Anything with crab is good in my book.
These would never make it to the party – I’d eat them all!
I hear ya! That’s why I made a double batch. Thank you!
I know my family would love these. I will have to give them a try for our next game night.
They’re perfect for game night! Yum!
I love the quick appetizer you can also make a meal out of!
Thank you! I do, too!
And then I’d have to make a double batch so I could stash one of the batches just for me. Oh how I love crab!
Hahahahaha! I actually did just that; froze half the batch for us for later.
These are perfection for last minute or even make ahead–I love that filling
They truly are, Kristen! Thanks! And freezable, too!
These look yummy! Would be a great appetizer too! Perfect for the holidays.
Thank you, Denise!
Great idea stuffing mushrooms with crab!
Thank you!
These look absolutely perfect! I’d love to munch on these during the holidays!
Thank you, Renee! We nibbled on them while baking cookies.
I hope your pantry stays well stocked because I want to stop by your house!!! Fabulous mushrooms!!!
Thank you! You’re welcome any time, Liz!
What a perfect appetizer! And the fact that they are ready so quickly is perfect for this time of year!
Thank you! So so true, Sam. Any sanity we can save this time of year is much needed.