Kristina's Stuffed Mushrooms

Made by: Kristina

30 large fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 (6 oz) package chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) + 3 Tbsp to melt with garlic
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste

1. Arrange mushrooms on a baking sheet, bottoms up.  Chop and reserve stems.

2. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.  Mix in garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

5. Mix together mushroom stems, prepared stuffing mix, cream cheese and imitation crabmeat.  Liberally stuff mushrooms with mixture.  Drizzle with the butter and garlic and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and crushed red pepper.

6. Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until stuffing is lightly browned.

*After making stuffing mixture without meat, you can split it in half and add diced ham to one and crab meat to the other.