Stuffed Mushroom Dip For Parties (Printable)

Creamy mushroom blend with three cheeses, herbs, and garlic. Baked until golden and bubbly.

# 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 veggies.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures everything people love about stuffed mushrooms but in shareable dip form
  • The mushrooms get deeply savory and almost meaty while the cheese creates this incredible creamy base
  • You can assemble it ahead and bake when guests arrive, which is basically hosting gold
02 -
  • Really let the mushroom liquid cook off in the skillet or your dip will be watery
  • Cooling the mushrooms slightly before folding them in prevents the cream cheese from melting prematurely
  • This dip thickens as it cools, so serve it straight from the oven for the creamiest texture
03 -
  • Finely chop the mushrooms so they distribute evenly throughout every bite
  • Use a microplane to grate the Parmesan for the smoothest texture
  • Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving

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