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This Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe Is a Hearty Anytime Meal

Portobello mushroom burgers with sweet potato fritters
Portobello mushroom burgers with sweet potato fritters StockFood

I can’t get enough of mushrooms and our Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers will be on repeat in my menu rotation. With the addition of a creamy ‘n’ cheesy crab filling, these are a step above a typical portobello burger. If I can’t find fresh crabmeat around, I like to use Phillips brand-they have consistently great results for the price. I also really love the pop of earthiness that mushrooms bring to this dish. I’m going to make these Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers for my friends this weekend. They are a company-worthy dish without the fuss. I’ll pair them with some air fryer sweet potato fries or maybe some veggies and hummus as simple sides.

Yields

4 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz.) portobello mushroom caps
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (6 oz.) can lump crabmeat, drained
  • 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbs. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (5.3 oz.) pkg. spreadable cheese, such as Boursin, at room temp.
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
  • 2 seedless mini cucumbers, shaved into thin strips
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tsp. chopped chives

Instructions

Arrange rack in oven 4 inches from broiler. Heat broiler to high. Place mushrooms curved side up (gills down) on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 Tbs. oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4 min.; flip and drizzle with remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil 4 min. or until tender when pierced with a knife.

Meanwhile, pick through crabmeat to remove any tough pieces. In a medium bowl, combine crab, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in spreadable cheese (Makes about 11⁄2 cups.)

Spoon slightly heaping 1⁄3 cup crab mixture onto each mushroom and spread out slightly to fill cap. Reduce broiler heat to low and broil 30 sec. to 1 min., until lightly browned. Stack cucumber, tomato, onion and mushroom caps onto bun bottoms. Sprinkle with chives and add bun tops.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 530
  • Fat: 31 grams
  • Sat. fat: 12 grams
  • Protein: 21 grams
  • Carbs.: 45 grams
  • Fiber: 8 grams
  • Chol.: 90 mg
  • Sugar: 12 grams
  • Sodium: 820 mg

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This story was originally published August 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM.

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