Mushroom-Crab-Asparagus Tart

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Delectable Mushroom-Crab-Asparagus Tart recipe for your next dinner party
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

9 ounces box.green giant frozen asparagus cuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 lb fresh button mushrooms or 1 lb cremini mushroom , coarsely chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs with parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 2 cups swiis cheese
1/2 lb lump crabmeat
8 ounces garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese ( we used Boursin cheese )
4 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
562
Sugar
2g
Fat
49g
Looking for an elegant and tasty appetizer for your next dinner party? Look no further than this Mushroom-Crab-Asparagus Tart recipe! The combination of mushrooms, crabmeat, and asparagus makes for a delicious and unique flavor that's sure to impress your guests. This tart is perfect for special occasions or just a Saturday night dinner at home. With its crisp and savory pastry crust, creamy cheese filling, and hearty vegetable and seafood toppings, it's a truly indulgent treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Microwave asparagus cuts for 2 minutes on high.
3.Melt butter or margarine in a skillet on medium heat.
4.Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs and pepper and cook for another minute.
5.In a pie dish, press the mushroom mixture into the bottom of the dish. Leave a small indentation along the entire outer edge.
6.Sprinkle half of the cheese over the mushroom mixture. Top with the asparagus cuts and crabmeat.
7.In a bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs together until smooth. Pour over the asparagus and crabmeat.
8.Sprinkle the remaining cheese and parsley on top.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set.

PROS

This tart is an elegant and tasty appetizer that’s perfect for impressing guests.

The combination of mushrooms, crabmeat, and asparagus makes for a delicious and unique flavor.

CONS

This tart is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed as an occasional treat.

It can be time-consuming to prepare, with a longer bake time than some other appetizers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is a great source of fiber and vitamins, while mushrooms are low in calories and high in protein.
Crabmeat is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
However, this tart is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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