Ingredients

  • 1 lb button mushroom
  • 1 medium green pepper, very finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 lb fresh crabmeat or (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms, place caps open end up in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Very finely chop mushroom stems.
  • Saute stems, green pepper and onion in 4 tablespoons butter until translucent (not browned), use more butter if needed.
  • And seasoning and saute for 1 more minute.
  • Gently stir in crab, mayonnaise and breadcrumbs, over a low heat, bring to a slight boil for 1 minute.
  • Scoop mixture into mushroom caps.
  • Pour melted butter over caps.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Serve as is or with lemon wedges.