Saturday, February 28, 2009

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

One-pound package of large mushrooms (stuffing size)
Two cans flaked crab, drained (I think they were 8-ounce cans, rather tuna-can like)
One package cream cheese
Quarter cup finely minced onion or shallot
Three or so minced garlic cloves
One tablespoon olive oil
Two tablespoons garlic hot sauce (Ass-Kickin' Hot Sauce is good)

Wash or brush mushrooms. Pull stems out out and mince. Add oil to pan, warm. Add onions, garlic and mushroom stems and saute' until soft. Add crab, cream cheese and hot sauce. Stir until well blended and let simmer until thickened (if it is too watery. Sometimes the crab meat has a lot of liquid).

When stuffing is ready, place mushrooms in lightly greased baking dish and top with stuffing. Bake at 325 F for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes, they will be quite hot.

Dig in and enjoy :)