Crab Fresh Basil Stuffed Mushrooms Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place mushroom caps in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place mayonnaise, Asiago cheese, basil and pepper in a food processor; process until blended., Drain juices from mushrooms. Fill each with 1 rounded teaspoon mayonnaise mixture; top each with a tomato half., Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, green onions and basil in a medium mixing bowl.
• Combine Tabasco sauce, wine, lemon juice, garlic and egg in a separate bowl. Add to the breadcrumb mixture; Add crab meat to bread crumb mixture and fold until blended; Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
• Pre-heat the oven to 400° degrees F.
• Remove mushroom stems out of the caps. Take a small handful of stuffing in your palm and mold into a round ball (wet hands will keep it from sticking). Place stuffing firmly inside the mushroom cap, being careful not to break the mushroom. Place stuffed mushrooms on an oiled cookie sheet about a half inch apart. (At this point, the mushrooms can be refrigerated and baked later).
• Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the stuffing is lightly browned and serve. They can also be reheated if not served immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, herbs, and pepper. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until well combined. Refrigerate filling until ready for use.
• Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Remove stems. Spoon out the gills and the base of the stem, making deep cups. Discard gills and stems. Fill the mushroom caps with rounded teaspoonfuls of filling, and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately