Ingredients

  • 10 to 15 large fresh mushrooms
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1 lb. crab meat
  • 4 Tbsp. soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 small garden pepper (optional)
  • pinch of salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms; brush caps with melted butter.
  • Arrange in greased baking dish.
  • Combine crab meat, 2 tablespoons crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons melted butter in a bowl. Fill each mushroom cap with some of the crab mixture.
  • Garnish each mushroom with 3 small dices of green pepper (optional).
  • Combine 2 teaspoons butter and remaining bread crumbs; sprinkle over crab stuffing.
  • Bake 15 minutes; serve hot.