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Published: November 19, 2015Updated: February 23, 2024Author: Jenn Laughlin

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These easy peasy crab stuffed mushrooms make an awesome holiday appetizer; perfect for your next party!

There are SO MANY parties, potlucks, and gatherings coming up that I’m out of my mind excited!

Many require me to get my booty in the kitchen, which I’m 100% okay with as long as what I’m bringing is quick, easy, and MAKE AHEAD.

Are those not the two most glorious words ever?

I always like to have a few default make ahead recipes for each season that I can whip up the night before when the chickpea is sleeping and simply bake or toss together the following day.

I’ll include a little recipe round up of my favorites at the bottom of this post if you want a few more ideas for your recipe box.

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These scrumptious seafood stuffed mushrooms can be made the previous day and baked up to bubbly perfection just before serving.

I’ve employed this technique both when hosting my own little shindig and even when taking goodies to friends houses. Granted you’ll have to commandeer their oven for 20 minutes but chances are, they won’t mind one bit. Especially once they bite into one of these fresh-from-the-oven crab stuffed mushrooms. Just be sure to bring the tray out to the guests before someone camps out in the corner of the kitchen popping mushroom after mushroom in their face.

Oh yes, this has happened multiple times.

I promise not to name names. Y’all know who you are!

what type of crab should I use?

For these crab stuffed mushrooms, I typically grab a package of fresh, chilled lump crab meat from the seafood section of my grocery store. I also like using chilled crab claw meat which is has great flavor.

I’ll usually snag whichever is on sale!

You could even run with the seafood stuffed mushroom vibe and add some chopped sautéed shrimp or cooked salmon to the mix. It’s delicious!

Without further ado, let’s stuff some mushrooms!

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

These EPIC crab stuffed mushrooms always vanish fast! We love them so much I even make them as a side dish with dinner every few weeks. We can’t get enough of this easy mushroom appetizer!

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

These easy peasy crab stuffed mushrooms make an awesome holiday appetizer; perfect for your next party!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 25 mushrooms

Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

  • 24 oz button mushrooms (around 25-35 mushrooms)
  • ¼ cup minced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup minced celery
  • ¼ cup minced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed + minced
  • ½ TBSP butter
  • ½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp paprika plus extra for topping
  • 4 oz fresh crab meat lump or claw
  • ½ cup grated gouda cheese plus extra for topping
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  • Drizzle foil with a little olive oil or use butter for extra oomph.

  • I alternate between the two and it’s great either way. Alternatively you can skip the baking sheet altogether and use your favorite cast iron skillet to do the job. Make sure you use a little butter or oil for either option and you’re good to go!

  • Remove the stems from your mushrooms and arrange mushrooms on the baking sheet/skillet.

  • Finely dice your veggies and, with a ½ TBSP of butter, saute the celery, onion, and red pepper.

  • Towards the end, add your garlic and continue to saute until onions and celery are translucent and tender.

  • Season with old bay, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, stir, and pour into a mixing bowl.

  • Add your crab and cheese, then mix.

  • Depending on preference, you can add the panko to the stuffing mixture along with the crab and cheese or save it as a crispy topping. I love them both ways, choose your favorite!

  • Spoon mixture into mushroom caps and sprinkle with paprika.

  • Toss your panko breadcrumbs with a little melted butter (or oil) and press gently on top of the filling to overstuff each mushroom.

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and panko is golden.

  • Grab a fork and attack!

Notes

MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Follow all the steps as written minus the addition of panko and the baking of the mushrooms – you’ll do that right before serving. When I’m making these in advance I skip using a skillet and arrange my stuffed mushrooms on a lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance, then remove cover, add panko and bake. Easy peasy!

GLUTEN FREE? Skip the panko and you’re good to go!

LOVE MUSHROOMS? You can pack more mushrooms flavor into each stuffed shroom by mincing some of the mushroom stems and sautéing it along with the carrot and celery for the filling.

Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 102mg, Potassium: 110mg, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 3.1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 0.2mg

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If you get a chance to try these crab stuffed mushrooms, let me know!

Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. Easy appetizers FTW!

You miiiiight want to double the batch.

Quadruple even.

These scrumptious crab stuffed mushrooms get scarfed FAST!

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog (2024)

FAQs

Why did Olive Garden get rid of stuffed mushrooms? ›

The Appetizer Was Removed From Menus

One Reddit thread shared speculation that the removal was due to a menu overhaul to simplify menus during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. Although the mushrooms may be gone from menus now, some fans of the appetizer still express their appreciation for them online.

What are stuffed mushrooms made of? ›

A crispy, savory mixture of panko bread crumbs, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and pecorino cheese fills juicy roasted mushroom caps. These bite-sized apps are easy to make and SO delicious.

When were stuffed mushrooms invented? ›

There's no real consensus on where stuffed mushrooms originated, but it's generally thought that they come from Italy. Some people think that they were first made in the late 19th or early 20th century, while others believe they were popular in Renaissance Italy during the 1500s.

What is the Olive Garden mushroom lawsuit? ›

The lawsuit claimed that the restaurant was negligent in not warning Howard about the temperature of the mushrooms. The court filing claimed that the mushrooms "were defective and unsafe." Howard sought anywhere from $200,000 to $1 million in damages.

What we should not do before cooking mushroom? ›

Do I need to wash the mushrooms before I cook them? Never wash mushrooms. Instead, Wipe off any dirt with a damp paper towel. You can wash them but they won't be as good in texture/color.

What cheese goes well with mushrooms? ›

When pairing mushrooms with cheese, know that buttons pair well with cream cheese as well as parmesan, maitake hold up to pecorino and fontina, morels mix well with chèvre, oysters prefer nutty alpines, and feta is a good match for shiitake. Keep an eye out for new kinds of cultivated mushrooms hitting the market soon.

Do you remove the gills for stuffed mushrooms? ›

The stems of large portabella, while technically edible, can be woody and fibrous and are usually discarded (or used to flavor stock). Likewise, the dark black gills can be eaten, but they'll turn your food a nasty, murky, scuzzy brown, so it's best to scrape'em out.

What is the hairy stuff on mushrooms? ›

Mycelium is a network of fungal threads that present as white fuzz and can look similar to mold, but is completely safe to eat. We occasionally get questions from folks about seeing “white spots” or “fuzzies” on their mushrooms - don't fear, that's just mycelium!

What is the fuzzy stuff in mushrooms? ›

Some mycelium (the mushroom organism) like chestnut or oyster tend to grow on the mushrooms they produce and not just on growing media. So the white fuzz you see on mushroom stems is almost certainly mushroom mycelium, rather than mold. This is completely harmless, and won't effect the taste of your mushroom dish.

What country invented mushrooms? ›

There is also evidence of other ancient cultures making use of these incredible fungi, like the Mayans, Vikings, and early Chinese. They were most likely first refined and cultivated in China around 600 CE. It wasn't until much later in human history that they caught on in America.

What are the bricks from mushrooms? ›

A mycelium brick is an organic brick that is formed from organic waste and the mycelium of fungus.

What are dung cup mushrooms? ›

Peziza vesiculosa, commonly known as the common dung cup, is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae.

Is Olive Garden stuffed shells discontinued? ›

The giant stuffed shells were a relatively new addition to the menu; they were added alongside the giant-size meatball and Chicken Parm in 2019. While those menu items disappeared, the giant stuffed pasta shells stuck around for a bit longer until they discontinued the item sometime in 2022.

Will Olive Garden ever bring back mushroom ravioli? ›

But, in another Twitter interaction, the chain restaurant confirmed the stuffed pasta is gone for good. "Please bring back mushroom ravioli Olive Garden," a fan said. The company responded: "Our team knows how much you miss it!" The mushroom ravioli joins a list of fan-favorite, discontinued Olive Garden menu items.

Why are mushrooms popping up everywhere? ›

You can blame it on the right mix of moisture, shade or cloudy weather, and rich, organic material in the soil. When those elements combine, it's mushroom time.

What happened to Olive Garden's breadsticks? ›

The famous Olive Garden breadsticks are once again sesame-free. The popular chain restaurant recently switched suppliers, so the customer favorite is made with flour – with no added sesame. Olive Garden was among several national eateries with bread products that suddenly contained sesame as of the end of 2022.

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