oh so good stuffed portabella's

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Jun 2, 2014

These wonderful mushrooms are a meal in themselves...I just serve with a tossed salad...so good! Can use real crab or even shrimp...I wanted to use up a package of imitation crab... Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large portabella mushrooms + stems chopped and dark gills removed from inside of mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 - red pepper, minced
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 2 - green onion, minced
  • 6 - 7 - fresh spinach leaves, rolled up and sliced
  • 4 ounces imitation crab, chopped - real crab or shrimp can be used
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon each - garlic powder - black pepper
  • pinch - dried dill weed
  • 1/4 cup shredded or grated, parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon tony chachers cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup each - panko crumbs and seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded, cheddar cheese - divided
  • 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

How To Make oh so good stuffed portabella's

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Add to a medium skillet, the butter and olive oil. Turn heat to medium - med high, and when butter is melted add the chopped mushroom stems, peppers, garlic, onions and spinach. Continue to saute until veggies are getting soft and onion translucent. Stirring frequently. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the crab. Just cook long enough to warm it through. Season with pepper, Tony Chacheres, garlic powder.
  • Step 2
    Pour this mixture into a bowl, the juices as well. Stir in the cream cheese , until well combined. Add the 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and dill weed and stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    Make sure you remove the dark gill from inside mushrooms. A spoon works best.
  • Step 4
    Divide the filling in half and carefully stuff each mushroom.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle each with remaining cheddar cheese and place in a greased baking dish, large enough to hold both mushrooms without over crowding.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 30 minutes and then top each mushroom with the shredded Monterey jack cheese. Place back into the oven for another 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Step 7
    Enjoy!....they are so tasty.

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Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #panko
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Keyword: #crab
Keyword: #crumbs
Keyword: #main meal
Keyword: #Appetizer
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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