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mushroom caps made famous by grandma

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Samantha Jacobs
Manchester, NH

These are a HUGE hit in my house. On christmas eve my family does a buffet style of finger foods instead of a big sit down meal. so here are the mushroom caps super yummy and warm "pickins" as grandma calls them.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

There are so many yummy flavors in these stuffed mushrooms. The stuffing, cream cheese and crab meat is delicious. Then to top it off with wonderful garlic butter. If you want a little extra kick sprinkle more red pepper flakes. Place these on the table and watch 'em disappear. Your guests will be impressed!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 8 ( at 2 caps per person)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mushroom caps made famous by grandma

  • 16 lg
    fresh mushrooms, stems removed
  • 6 oz
    chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 11 oz
    imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 1/3 c
    butter reserve half
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste

How To Make mushroom caps made famous by grandma

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2
    Arrange mushroom caps on a medium baking sheet, bottoms up. Chop and reserve mushroom stems.
  • 3
    Prepare chicken flavored dry stuffing mix according to package directions.
  • 4
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    In a medium bowl, mix together reserved mushroom stems, prepared dry stuffing mix, cream cheese and imitation crabmeat. Liberally stuff mushrooms with the mixture. Drizzle with the butter and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and crushed red pepper.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until stuffing is lightly browned.
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