Crab Fresh Basil Stuffed Mushrooms

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A wonderful tasting and attractive hors d’oeuvre that can easily be made ahead of time, to be baked later. I sampled these at a friends art opening and had to have the recipe. Everyone was raving over how good they were and could not believe that she hadn't hired someone to make them.

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Steps

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Combine cheese , breadcrumbs , salt , green onions and basil in a medium mixing bowl.

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Combine tabasco sauce , wine , lemon juice , garlic and egg in a separate bowl.

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Add to the breadcrumb mixture.

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Add crab meat to bread crumb mixture and fold until blended.

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Refrigerate for at least an hour , or overnight.

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Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees f.

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Remove mushroom stems out of the caps.

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Take a small handful of stuffing in your palm and mold into a round ball.

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Place stuffing firmly inside the mushroom cap , being careful not to break the mushroom.

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Place stuffed mushrooms on an oiled cookie sheet about a half inch apart.

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Bake for 15 20 minutes or until the stuffing is lightly browned and serve.

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They can also be reheated if not served immediately.

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Ingredients

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monterey jack cheese, plain breadcrumbs, kosher salt, green onions, fresh basil, tabasco sauce, dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, egg, fresh crabmeat, button mushrooms, cooking oil