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Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic and Gouda Recipe

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These Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic and Gouda are a delectable appetizer featuring tender button mushrooms filled with a savory mixture of crab meat, sautéed vegetables, and creamy gouda cheese, all baked to golden perfection with a flavorful blend of spices.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 25–30 button mushrooms (approximately three 8 oz containers)
  • 3 button mushrooms (chopped for filling)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Seasonings & Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika, plus extra for topping
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Dairy & Fat

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup gouda cheese, plus extra for topping

Seafood & Binders

  • 4 ounces claw or lump crab meat
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Other

  • Olive oil or cooking spray (to prepare the baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Drizzle the foil with a little olive oil or use cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare mushrooms: Remove the stems from the button mushrooms and arrange the caps evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Finely dice the red pepper, celery, onion, and three reserved mushrooms. In a pan, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and sauté the diced celery, onion, and red pepper until they begin to soften.
  4. Add garlic and mushrooms: Near the end of sautéing, add the chopped mushrooms and minced garlic to the pan. Continue cooking until onions and celery turn translucent and tender, and mushrooms are fully cooked.
  5. Season the mixture: Stir in Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly, then transfer the vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl.
  6. Combine stuffing ingredients: Add the crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, and gouda cheese to the vegetable mix. Stir until well combined.
  7. Stuff mushroom caps: Spoon the stuffing mixture into each mushroom cap generously, then top with a small amount of extra gouda cheese and a sprinkle of paprika for color and flavor.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed mushrooms for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is golden and bubbly.
  9. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for added color and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm button mushrooms for best results; avoid mushrooms with soft or wet caps.
  • You can substitute the crab meat with cooked shrimp or lobster for a different seafood twist.
  • Panko breadcrumbs add a nice crunch; regular breadcrumbs can be used but may alter texture.
  • For a richer flavor, use smoked gouda instead of regular gouda cheese.
  • These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Keywords: Seafood stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed mushrooms, gouda cheese appetizer, baked stuffed mushrooms, garlic mushrooms appetizer

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