How to Make John's Crabby Caps - A Step-by-Step Guide

John's Crabby Caps are a delicious and indulgent appetizer that are perfect for any special occasion or celebration. These bite-sized stuffed mushrooms are filled with a savory mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings, resulting in a flavorful and impressive dish that will wow your guests.

These delectable morsels are the creation of John, a passionate home cook with a flair for creating crowd-pleasing recipes. His Crabby Caps have become a staple at family gatherings and di...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 18 large fresh mushrooms, stems removed
  • ¼ cup cooking sherry

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 18 stuffed mushrooms

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in the butter until tender.
  • In a medium bowl, mix garlic and butter, chili powder, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, Italian-style breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Increase the amount of mayonnaise, if desired. Fold in the crabmeat.
  • Stuff mushroom caps generously with the mixture from the bowl.
  • Pour cooking sherry in a large baking dish. Arrange stuffed mushroom caps, stuffing side up, in the baking dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Raise oven temperature to broil. Continue cooking mushrooms 3 to 5 minutes, or until stuffing is bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 255mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 470mg