Crab-stuffed Mushrooms

Makes 24 appetizers.

Ingredients

 * 24 to 30 large fresh whole Mushrooms
 * 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine (approximately)
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 tablespoon water
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup crab meat, cartilage removed
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 2 eggs, slightly beaten

Directions

 * 1) Gently remove stems from Mushrooms. Reserve for another use.
 * 2) Brush Mushroom caps lightly with butter. Place on cookie sheet.
 * 3) Combine celery, Onion, green pepper and water in small saucepan.
 * 4) Cover and cook until tender crisp; drain.
 * 5) Combine rice, crab meat, salt, poultry seasoning, pepper and eggs.
 * 6) Add cooked vegetables. Mix well.
 * 7) Stuff mixture into Mushroom caps with a spoon.
 * 8) Bake at 375 degrees 15 minutes.