The Best Ever Hot Crab Dip & Gluten Free Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab has always been one of my favorite things to eat ever since I was a little boy, and that is why I knew that I would have to create a gluten free crab cake for my cook book,“Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband.” I also featured a gluten free crab cake benedict in the breakfast section of the cook book. Now, starting here, I am going to be sharing a few other crab recipes. I created this recipe to be used as a hot dip, and after my husband and I tasted it, we knew it would also make great stuffed mushrooms. Try it out for yourself; I am sure using your own creativity, there could be a few other uses for this one incredible recipe!

Ingredients:

1 lb Crab Meat

8 oz Cream Cheese

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Sour Cream

1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

2 small Shallots (sliced)

3 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped) OR Fresh Chopped Basil (or both)

3 - 4 Fresh Garlic cloves (minced)

3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 Lemon (juiced)

1 tsp Sriracha

1/2 tsp Dry Mustard

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

1/4 tsp Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

1/4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

1 tsp Sherry

8 - 12 oz Fresh Mushrooms

Directions:

1. Allow cream cheese to become room temperature.
2. Drain crab meat thoroughly.
3. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire  sauce, lemon juice, Sriracha, dry mustard, salt, pepper, Vedam’s Seasoning Blend and Old Bay Seasoning with a hand mixer.
4. Stir in minced shallots, chives/basil, garlic, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.
5. Add crab meat and stir to combine. There are 2 methods for cooking/heating:
6. Option 1: Spray a medium to small baking dish with non-stick spray and put your crab mixture into it. Place dish in a preheated 400 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot with gluten free crackers OR,
8. Option 2: Clean mushrooms with a paper towel, and remove stem out of mushroom.
9. Scoop crab dip into the center of mushrooms, and place onto a cookie sheet. Place into a pre-heated 350 degree oven and cook at least 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown. The time may vary depending on how big your mushrooms happen to be.

Vedam’s Seasoning Blend

This seasoning blend is also featured in “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband.” I created this seasoning blend to be used in many recipes. It is the perfect blend to complement just about anything! I use this blend in all of my chicken, pork, seafood, soups, stews and casserole dishes.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 tbsp Paprika

2 tbsp Salt

2 tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tbsp Black Pepper

1 tbsp Onion Powder

1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper

1 tbsp Oregano

1 tbsp Basil

Directions:

1. Thoroughly mix and blend all spices and herbs in a bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Use liberally to deliver a rich and savory flavor to many dishes.

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