Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps plump with crabmeat make a wonderful appetizer for entertaining.

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• 30 medium fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Fold in crabmeat; set aside.
2. Remove and discard mushroom stems. Brush inside of mushroom caps with oil. Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of crab mixture into each cap; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and filling is lightly browned. Serve warm.

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