Red Lobster's Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

• fresh mushrooms (abt 35 to 40)↗1 lb
• finely-chopped celery1⁄4 cup
• finely-chopped onions2 tablespoons
• finely-chopped red bell peppers2 tablespoons
• crab claw meat↗1⁄2 lb
• oyster crackers, crushed↗2 cups
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• garlic powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Old Bay Seasoning1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• white cheddar cheese↗6

  slices

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Saute celery, onion, and pepper in butter for 2 minutes, transfer to a plate and cool in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   While vegetables cool, wash mushrooms and remove stems.

4. 4

   Set caps to the side and finely chop half of the stems.

5. 5

   Discard the other half of the stems or use elsewhere.

6. 6

   Combine the sauteed vegetables, chopped mushroom stems, and all other ingredients (except cheese slices) and mix well.

7. 7

   Place mushroom caps in individual buttered casseroles or baking dishes (about 6 caps each).

8. 8

   Spoon 1 teaspoon of stuffing into each mushroom.

9. 9

   Cover with sliced cheese.

10. 10

    Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.