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    Copycat Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe | Takes Just 10 Minutes Of Prep

    by Joe Duff 8 Comments

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    These Red Lobster stuffed mushrooms are as good, if not better, than the real deal. Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful crab meat combines with crisp mushrooms to make a rich and satisfying appetizer that you - and your guests - will love. And, the best part? It only takes about 30 minutes to make as many stuffed mushrooms as you want!

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with a garnish of greens, with raw ingredients in the background.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Substitutions 
      • How To Make Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Make The Stuffing
        • Step 3: Stuff The Mushrooms
        • Step 4: Bake The Mushrooms
      • How To Store Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
        • How to Reheat Crab Stuffed mushrooms
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Copycat Recipes
    • Copycat Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe | Takes Just 10 Minutes Of Prep
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      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms are always delicious, but Red Lobster seems to make them better than any other restaurant I've been to. Seriously, there's just something about them that's so good, and I crave them constantly!

    So, since that's the case, I decided to make a copycat version of them. And, I've got to be honest, these stuffed mushrooms taste spot on to the restaurants. In fact, I think they're even better and I didn't even think that was possible.

    Now, these mushrooms don't just delicious though, they're also super easy to make. Just 4 simple steps and 10 minutes of prep work are all you need to whip 'em up.

    Also, since they're so easy to make, these stuffed mushrooms have become my go-to appetizer to make during the holidays. I seemingly always need a quick elegant appetizer to serve when we're hosting, and these stuffed mushrooms come in clutch everytime. I usually put them out with these blackened salmon bites, Little Caesars crazy bread, and sweet corn cake, so there's something for everyone!

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with raw ingredients in the background.

    Ingredients

    This Red Lobster copycat recipe is actually made with simple, common ingredients. You might even have most - if not all - of them at home already! 

    Anyway, here's what you'll need to make these crab stuffed mushrooms:

    • 15 white mushrooms
    • ¼ lb. crab claw meat
    • 2 tbsp chopped celery
    • 1 tbsp chopped onion
    • 1 tbsp chopped red bell pepper
    • 1 cup goldfish crackers or plain saltine crackers
    • ½ cup mild cheddar cheese, finely grated
    • ¼ tsp Old Bay seasoning
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 small egg
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • A splash of olive oil

    Now, when you look at the ingredient list for these stuffed mushrooms, it sounds a bit odd. I mean, crackers, crab, chopped mushroom stems, and cheese? You'd never guess - until you eat one - that this odd combination of ingredients can combine to make something so, so delicious. But, I'm here to say that it does. 

    By the way, if you like mushrooms, you have to give this chicken mushroom casserole a try next!

    Ingredient Substitutions 

    Now, I used carb claw meat for this recipe, but you can use any carb meat that you're able to find at your local grocery store.

    As for the mushrooms, white button mushrooms work best, but you can use any that are similar in shape. 

    By the way, you can use a lot of these ingredients to make this seafood stuffing, so you might want to check that out next!

    An assortment of ingredients for stuffed mushrooms including bowls of crackers, mushrooms, egg, cheese, vegetables, and spices.

    How To Make Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

    Again, this recipe is actually really quick and easy to make, considering the result.

    From start to finish you're looking at 30 minutes to make these stuffed mushrooms, but most of that time is passive cooking that happens in the oven. There's actually only about 10 minutes of active prep work and active cooking that you'll have to do yourself.

    That means you'll be able to prepare another appetizer while these mushrooms are baking!

    Anyway, let's stop wasting time and dive into this copycat recipe!

    A skillet with diced vegetables freshly added.

    Step 1: Prep Work

    First things first preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Then, heat some oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Now, add the celery, onion, and bell pepper to it and cook them for about 2 minutes.

    While the veggies are cooking, wash the mushrooms and remove the stems from each one. Then, chop up the stems. Now, once the mushroom stems are chopped up you can add them to the skillet with the veggie mixture. Cook everything until soft and translucent.

    Chopped mushroom stems on a wood cutting board with a bowl of stemless mushrooms next to the board.

    Step 2: Make The Stuffing

    Once the veggies are cooked, transfer all of them to a bowl.

    Then, add the crab claw meat, crushed crackers, half the cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, egg, and salt and pepper to the bowl. Give everything a couple of stirs until the stuffing mixture is well combined.

    A clear bowl with crab mushroom stuffing and a grey spatula in the bowl.

    Step 3: Stuff The Mushrooms

    Now, place the mushroom caps in a baking dish that is big enough to fit all of them in so they can lay flat.

    Then, fill the mushrooms evenly with the prepared mixture. Finally, to finish them off, sprinkle the mushrooms with the remaining cheddar cheese.

    A white baking dish filled with uncooked stuffed mushrooms covered in cheese.

    Step 4: Bake The Mushrooms

    Once the crab stuffed mushrooms are good to go, put the baking dish in the oven and bake the mushroom caps for about 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned.

    Finally, serve the mushrooms warm, and enjoy!

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms in a white baking dish on a wood board.

    How To Store Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

    This recipe for Red Lobster stuffed mushrooms will make 15 mushrooms. But, if you want more, just double - or triple - the ingredients. Also, they make awesome leftovers, so don't worry about making too many.

    Speaking of leftovers, you can store your leftover mushrooms in an airtight container and they'll stay good in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days. Alternatively, to store them even longer, you can put the cooled mushrooms in a freezer-safe container - or bag - and freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with a garnish of greens.

    How to Reheat Crab Stuffed mushrooms

    Whenever you want to enjoy the leftovers, the best way to reheat them is to put them back in the oven.

    To reheat, place the mushroom caps in a baking dish and warm them at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes. 

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with a garnish of greens. Next to the plate is a small bowl of cheese.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that's how to make Red Lobster's crab stuffed mushrooms at home!

    With minimal prep time and a handful of simple ingredients, you can have this delicious appetizer hot and ready to serve for any occasion.

    Honestly, these crab stuffed mushrooms are filled with so much flavor everyone will think that you got them catered! Whenever I serve them, my friends and family can't get enough.

    Anyway, if you give this recipe a try, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.

    And, as always, don't forget to check us out on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for more easy recipes just like this one.

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate.

    More Copycat Recipes

    If you want to recreate some more restaurant favorites, we have a ton of copycat recipes on the blog to try out next!

    Check these out:

    • Red Lobster shrimp scampi
    • Ruth Chris lobster mac and cheese
    • Olive Garden chicken marsala
    • Olive Garden cheese ravioli
    • Chilis margarita grilled chicken
    • Outback mac and cheese
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    Copycat Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe | Takes Just 10 Minutes Of Prep

    Red lobster crab stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with a garnish of greens.
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    5 from 4 reviews

    These Red Lobster stuffed mushrooms are as good, if not better, than the real deal. Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful crab meat combines with crisp mushrooms to make a rich and satisfying appetizer that you - and your guests - will love. And, the best part? It only takes about 30 minutes to make as many stuffed mushrooms as you want!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 15 mushrooms 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Red Lobster

    Ingredients

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    15 white mushrooms

    ¼ lb. crab claw meat

    2 tbsp chopped celery

    1 tbsp chopped onion

    1 tbsp chopped red bell pepper

    1 cup goldfish crackers or plain saltine crackers

    ½ cup mild cheddar cheese, finely grated

    ¼ tsp Old Bay seasoning

    ¼ tsp garlic powder

    1 small egg

    Salt and pepper, to taste

    A splash of olive oil

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, onion, and bell peppers for 2 minutes.
    3. In the meantime, wash the mushrooms, remove the mushroom stems, and chop half the stems.
    4. Add the stems into the skillet with the onion-celery mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes.
    5. Transfer the veggies to a bowl. Add the crab claw meat, crushed crackers, half the cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, egg, and salt and pepper, to taste.
    6. Stir well to combine everything.
    7. Place the mushrooms in a baking dish. Fill the mushrooms with the prepared mixture and sprinkle the mushrooms with the remaining cheese.
    8. Bake the mushrooms for 15 minutes.
    9. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 mushroom
    • Calories: 29
    • Fat: 1.5
    • Carbohydrates: >1
    • Protein: 4

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    Comments

    1. Anthony

      October 19, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      My favorite stuffed mushrooms.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Kira

      October 20, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Red Lobster does do a great job with the stuffed mushrooms and this recipe was very close.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Teresa

      December 20, 2022 at 10:01 am

      According to the Red Lobster menu in my hometown of Orlando the stuffing uses Monterey Jack. It was the only change I made to your recipe and it was delish!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        December 20, 2022 at 12:45 pm

        We're glad you liked it!!

        Reply
    4. CJ

      February 18, 2023 at 10:00 pm

      Dang these were 🔥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Pao

      March 01, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      Hi I want to make this recipe but I wanted to know if I specifically have to buy crab claw meat or if white crab meat would work as well? Would it make a big difference in taste texture? Thank you in advance!

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        March 01, 2023 at 5:36 pm

        White crab meat should work great!

        Reply
        • Pao

          March 08, 2023 at 12:54 pm

          Thank you so much!

          Reply

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