Stuffed Mushroom Dip For Gatherings (Print Version)
Rich, savory mushroom blend with cream cheese and mozzarella. Ideal warm appetizer for entertaining.
# 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 & Seasonings
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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid releases and evaporates. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and half the parsley in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Fold the cooled mushroom mixture into the cheese base until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly throughout.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dip captures everything people adore about stuffed mushrooms minus the fussy individual filling work that keeps you stuck in the kitchen while your guests are having fun.
- The combination of cremini mushrooms sautéed until golden and that creamy three cheese blend creates this incredibly rich flavor that somehow still feels light enough to keep eating.
- You can assemble it hours ahead and just pop it in the oven when people start arriving, making it the ultimate low stress party food.
02 -
- I learned the hard way that squeezing excess moisture from your cooked mushrooms prevents that dreaded watery dip that separates and looks unappetizing halfway through the party.
- Room temperature cream cheese and sour cream blend seamlessly together while cold dairy creates those frustrating tiny lumps that never quite disappear no matter how long you mix.
03 -
- Gruyère or Swiss cheese can replace half the mozzarella for a more sophisticated flavor profile that still melts beautifully.
- Adding crispy cooked bacon transforms this into something entirely different that meat eaters will absolutely lose their minds over.