Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Dip (Printable)
Creamy mushroom dip with garlic, herbs, and three cheeses. Ready in 40 minutes, serves 8.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
01 - 2 cups cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small shallot, finely diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pantry & Others
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté shallot and garlic for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
03 - Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and half of the parsley. Mix until smooth.
05 - Fold in the sautéed mushroom mixture until well combined.
06 - Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
07 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures all the garlicky, savory goodness of stuffed mushrooms but feeds a crowd way more easily
- The texture is ridiculously creamy with those golden bubbly bits everyone fights over
02 -
- Really let those mushrooms cook down until all their liquid evaporates or your dip will end up watery
- The dip continues to thicken as it cools slightly, so those first few minutes out of the oven are perfect serving time
03 -
- Use your food processor to pulse the mushrooms into evenly sized pieces faster than hand chopping
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave for about 30 seconds