Best 6 Stuffed Caps With Cream Cheese And Crab Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavor of crab with the richness of cream cheese, encased in the savory embrace of bell pepper cups. This stuffed caps recipe offers a delightful twist on classic stuffed bell peppers, using smaller capsicum varieties for a more elegant presentation. Alongside this delectable dish, discover a treasure trove of additional stuffed caps recipes that explore a range of flavors and ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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Loaded with a creamy and cheesy filling, these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are one of most popular appetizers at any party or get-together. Jumbo lump crab meat is mixed together with cream cheese, stuffed into white button or baby bella mushrooms caps, and then baked in the oven. They make the best low-carb, keto, and gluten-free snack that can also be prepped ahead of time!

Provided by London Brazil

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz. mushrooms (small-medium, about 15-20*)
¼ cup mayonnaise
4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. lemon juice (fresh)
½ tsp. salt (to taste)
¼ tsp. black pepper
8 oz. lump crab meat (canned or fresh)
2 Tbsp. green onions (or chives, finely chopped)
2 Tbsp. Panko breadcrumbs (gluten free if needed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F
  • Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt and debris.
  • Remove the stems from the mushrooms by pulling them to one side and then snapping them off. You can also use a knife to cut them off if the stems do not snap easily.
  • Place mushrooms on a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add crabmeat and green onions. Mix delicately until just combined so the crabmeat does not break apart too much.
  • Fill each mushroom cap with 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of the crabmeat filling mixture. Pay careful attention not to fill them up with more filling than they are tall to prevent overflow while baking.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese with 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Sprinkle about a teaspoon over each filled mushroom.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops become crispy and golden brown.
  • Serve with additional chopped chives and a sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 24 stuffed mushrooms

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the stems from 24 large cremini mushrooms.
  • Wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Finely crush 20 butter crackers (such as Ritz); mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup each finely chopped celery and red bell pepper; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add 1 chopped garlic clove; cook 1 minute. Combine 4 ounces cream cheese and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a large bowl; add 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/4 cup each grated parmesan, cracker crumbs and chopped parsley, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, the celery mixture and 8 ounces lump crabmeat. Divide among the mushroom caps and sprinkle with the remaining cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes, then broil until golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the baking sheet.

CRAB STUFFED CREAM CHEESE MUSHROOMS



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Make and share this Crab Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ballhpa

Categories     Crab

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup melted butter
24 large 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 egg, beaten
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 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 Cream Cheese.
  • 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 Mozzarella Cheese over.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 425°F
  • Best served hot.
  • Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before serving (add 7-10 minutes additional baking time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 312.9, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8.2

CRABMEAT STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CAPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 appetizer portions

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large (4 to 5-ounce) portobello mushroom caps, stemmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup small-diced onions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1/3 cup grated Gruyere
4 teaspoons bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel the brown skin from the tops of the mushrooms to reveal the cream colored under skin. Toss the mushroom caps with the 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Place the caps on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, stem-end up, and roast in the oven until well roasted and browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, about 1 minute, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir to form a roux. Continue to cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the milk. Bring the milk to a boil and reduce to a simmer, season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Cook the bechamel sauce for 5 minutes before removing from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the crabmeat and cheese. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of the bechamel over each mushroom cap and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the bread crumb mixture over each stuffed mushroom. Place in the oven and roast until the bechamel is bubbling and lightly browned on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

STUFFED CREAM CHEESE MUSHROOMS



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Delicious appie with a kick. Always a party favorite when we make them. I usually double the recipe.

Provided by Lindsay Smith

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 serving cooking spray
12 whole fresh mushrooms, tough ends trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Carefully break stems from mushrooms. Chop stems extremely fine.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chopped mushroom stems and garlic in hot oil until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn the garlic, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread mushroom mixture into a bowl to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper with the mushroom stems and garlic until very thick and completely mixed. Use a small spoon fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. Arrange stuffed mushrooms onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until piping hot and liquid starts to form under the caps, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS II



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The Dijon mustard adds a different twist to this delicious appetizer! Water chestnuts are optional, but add a nice texture to the smooth cream cheese and crab filling.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
6 ½ ounces crabmeat
¼ cup chopped water chestnuts
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove stems from the mushrooms, retaining the caps. Chop the stems. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Brush the mushroom caps with melted butter.
  • In the remaining butter, cook and stir the chopped mushroom stems and onions until tender. Gradually mix the cream cheese and mustard into the saucepan. Continue stirring until smooth. Stir in the crabmeat, water chestnuts and pimentos. Heat until warm.
  • Stuff the mushroom caps with the crabmeat mixture. Sprinkle the stuffed caps with Parmesan cheese. In a shallow pan, bake the caps at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose large, firm bell peppers for stuffing. They should be able to stand upright on their own.
  • To remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs. Be careful not to cut through the skin of the peppers.
  • If you don't have any crab meat on hand, you can use other types of seafood, such as shrimp, lobster, or scallops.
  • Be sure to season the crab mixture well with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. This will help to bring out the flavor of the crab.
  • To prevent the peppers from drying out, place a small amount of water or chicken broth in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake the peppers until they are tender and the filling is hot and bubbly. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the peppers immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different fillings. This recipe for stuffed bell peppers with crab and cream cheese is a classic that is sure to please everyone at your table. The crab and cream cheese filling is rich and flavorful, and the peppers provide a crispy and colorful contrast. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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