Cheryl’s own mushroom caps

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Cheryl's own mushroom caps - Delicious appetizers to start your meal
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 package cream cheese ( softened )
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
black pepper
1 can crabmeat
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese , shredded
24 medium mushroom caps

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
89
Sugar
1g
Fat
7g
Cheryl's own mushroom caps are a delicious and filling appetizer, perfect for entertaining guests. The combination of crab meat, oregano, black pepper and cream cheese makes a deliciously flavorful stuffing, which combines well with the meaty texture of the mushroom caps. Once baked in the oven, they emerge with a gooey, rich topping of melted mozzarella cheese. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, meaning less stress and mess when entertaining. The health benefits of mushrooms make this recipe an especially good choice for those looking for a healthier appetizer option.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, oregano, Tabasco sauce, black pepper, and drained crabmeat. Stir well.
3.Press the mushroom caps into the dry breadcrumbs to coat.
4.In a 13x9 inch baking dish, pour melted butter into dish.
5.Stand mushroom caps in the butter, lightly pressing them down.
6.Spoon a generous portion of the cream cheese mixture into each mushroom cap.
7.Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
9.Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving, as they will be very hot.

PROS

These mushroom caps make a delicious and filling appetizer.
They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them perfect for entertaining.

The combination of crab meat, oregano and black pepper make a deliciously flavorful stuffing, and the melted mozzarella cheese adds a gooey, rich topping.

Mushrooms are a low calorie and high in fiber, making them a healthy option for a savory appetizer.

CONS

The breadcrumbs and cream cheese mixture make this appetizer high in fat and calories.
People with allergies to shellfish should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy addition to any diet. They are a good source of B vitamins and minerals such as selenium and copper. The presence of beta-glucans in mushrooms has also been linked to immune system support.

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