Stuffed Mushroom Dip For Parties (Printable version)

Creamy, savory blend of sautéed cremini mushrooms with cream cheese and melted Parmesan. Golden, bubbly, and ready for dipping.

# What you 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

# How To:

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 -
  • Takes all the cheesy garlicky goodness of stuffed mushrooms and makes it shareable and scoopable
  • Can be prepped ahead and baked when guests arrive so youre not stuck in the kitchen
  • The combination of three cheeses creates this incredible stretchy gooey factor people cant resist
02 -
  • The mushroom mixture needs to cool slightly before folding into the cheese or youll end up with melted streaks and separated texture
  • Really let those mushrooms cook down until the pan looks dry this concentration step is what prevents watery dip later
  • Dont skip greasing your baking dish even with all that cheese youll lose that beautiful browned bottom crust without it
03 -
  • Use a food processor to pulse the mushrooms if you want them extra fine and almost paste like which creates a creamier texture
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny lumps that never quite disappear no matter how long you mix

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