Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Heat the oven to 350 F. Spray a shallow baking dish (about 8-inch square, or one which will fit mushrooms in one layer) with nonstick cooking spray, line with parchment paper, or grease the pan with butter.

3. Step 3

   Wash and trim the end of stems from mushrooms. Pop remaining stem out. Chop stems finely and set them aside.

4. Step 4

   Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Once melted, brush the melted butter over mushroom caps.

5. Step 5

   Melt the remaining butter in the saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is hot add the reserved chopped stems, minced green onions, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

6. Step 6

   Combine the onion and butter mixture with the bread crumbs, crabmeat, Cajun seasoning, and pepper. Taste and add salt, as needed.

7. Step 7

   Fill the mushrooms, mounding the stuffing in each cap.

8. Step 8

   Sprinkle each filled mushroom cap with a little Parmesan cheese, if desired.

9. Step 9

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crab stuffing is hot and mushroom caps are tender. Serve them hot. To keep them warm for a lengthy serving, use a warming tray, chafing dish, or slow cooker.