Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Directions

1. 1
   Spray a 9x12-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Use an additional baking dish if needed.
3. 3
   Drizzle olive oil or butter in the bottom of the baking dish.
4. 4
   Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean.
5. 5
   Remove stems, set aside caps and chop stems to add to filling.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, mix crabmeat, chopped mushroom stems, onion, dry mustard, 1 cup parmesan cheese, SOFT bread crumbs (fresh bread frozen and then shredded), parsley, red and black pepper, and garlic salt.
7. 7
   Mix well and then stir in egg and mayonnaise.
8. 8
   Use a small cookie scoop to mound filling onto each mushroom cap.
9. 9
   Melt butter and mix in garlic salt and drizzle over the filled mushrooms.
10. 10
    Mound a generous portion of the shredded parmesan cheese on top of each filled mushroom. Note: For softer, melted cheese, you may want to use mozzarella cheese or brick cheese for the topping.
11. 11
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 425°F.
12. 12
    Best served hot.
13. 13
    Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before serving (add 7-10 minutes additional baking time).