Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; pan spray a baking sheet.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the cheese and crab.

3. 3

   Place crab mixture in each of the upside-down mushroom caps, using all of the mixture.

4. 4

   On a dry surface (you can use a lightly floured board), lay down a sheet of phyllo, brush it with a light coating of melted butter, then lay another sheet on top and repeat until youve done 6 sheets (you can butter every other sheet, if you like).

5. 5

   With a sharp knife, cut the prepared phyllo lengthwise down the center, then each half into 3 pieces youll have made 6 rectangles.

6. 6

   In the center of each cut piece of phyllo, place a mushroom cheese-side-up, then season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

7. 7

   Carefully lift the sides of the cut phyllo over the stuffed mushroom so that they resemble small bundles, then gently twist the top of each and pinch a little so that it seals.

8. 8

   Steps four through seven prepare 6 of the 18 mushrooms repeat those steps until youve used all 18 of the mushrooms (which will take two more times).

9. 9

   Place the mushroom bundles on the pan sprayed baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.

10. 10

    Bake in 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

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