Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Dip (Printable)
Creamy, savory mushroom dip with herbs and three cheeses. Perfect for sharing at gatherings.
# 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
# How-to Steps:
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 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 vegetables.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It captures all the cozy comfort of stuffed mushrooms but skips the fussy filling work
- The creaminess combined with earthy mushrooms creates something people literally cannot stop eating
- You can prep everything ahead and just bake when guests arrive
02 -
- I once rushed the mushroom cooking step and ended up with a watery dip—letting that liquid evaporate completely is non negotiable
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates so much better than cold, which leaves you with lumps
03 -
- Use a box grater to shred your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded—it melts so much creamier
- If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes to prevent over browning the top