Just like in my traditional stuffed mushroom recipe, this recipe is easy to throw together with a quick trick of microwaving the mushrooms. The filling is made with simple ingredients and will quickly become a favorite at any party. For this recipe, we microwave them on a plate that is lined with paper towels. This does two things. First, it cuts down on the time it takes to make this recipe. It shortens the baking time and you can prepare the filling while the mushrooms cook in the microwave. The second thing this step does is takes care of some of the moisture. The moisture comes out of the mushrooms while cooking in the microwave and gets absorbed by the paper towels, leaving it out of the filling and the final recipe. An alternative is to use fake crab. Imitation crab is made from white fish and is a great inexpensive option. I particularly like how well it holds up in things like my Crab Pasta Salad. It will work well in this recipe too, and as always, you should do what works best for you and your family in your own kitchen.
