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    Home Β» Recipes Β» Appetizers

    Creamy Mushroom Dip

    Published: Jan 3, 2017 by Sherri Hall Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing cracker being dipped into the casserole of the baked dip

    This Creamy Mushroom Dip combines two kinds of mushrooms and a blend of Italian grated cheeses to create a warm appetizer your guests will love.

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    holding a cracker after scooping into the creamy mushroom dip in the baking dish

    I'm so excited to share this Creamy Mushroom Dip! Why? Um, because MUSHROOMS. Oh, and CHEESE...

    ♪ These are just two of my favorite things. ♪ 

    Yes, I know the holidays are over, BUT it's technically NOT a Christmas song, so...

    Anyway, holidays or not, this dip is a real crowd-pleaser.

    It's a perfect party appetizer for any get-together and can be enjoyed with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels, crostini or any dipping device you desire.

    I started making this Creamy Mushroom Dip shortly after my husband and I got married.

    It was always one of our favorites, and if you're a mushroom lover, you'll be hooked too!

    So let's get on with the recipe...

    How to Make This Mushroom Dip

    First, preheat your oven to 375° F.

    Then, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    Add mushrooms, onion and garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

    cooking mushrooms in a pan

    Next, combine the mushroom mixture with cream cheese, mayonnaise, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.

    You can lighten up the recipe by using reduced-fat cream cheese and light mayonnaise in place of their full-fat counterparts.

    mushrooms added to cream cheese mixture in a mixing bowl

    Spoon the dip into a 2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining grated cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is lightly browned.

    dip in casserole dish after being baked

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    5 from 12 votes

    Creamy Mushroom Dip

    This Creamy Mushroom Dip combines two kinds of mushrooms and a blend of Italian grated cheeses to create a warm appetizer your guests will love.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cheese, christmas, dip, game day, gluten free, holiday recipes, mushrooms
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8 -10
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 16 oz. baby bella mushrooms (chopped)
    • 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms (chopped)
    • ΒΌ cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 clove garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
    • 16 oz. cream cheese
    • Β½ cup mayonnaise
    • ΒΌ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese* plus 2 tablespoons
    • ΒΌ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese* plus 2 tablespoons
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • ΒΌ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • β…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Olive oil cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375° F.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic and saute for 5-7 minutes until tender.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine mushroom mixture with cream cheese, mayonnaise, ΒΌ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, ΒΌ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, parsley, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
    • Spray 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and then add in dip. Ensure it has been evenly distributed in the casserole. Top with remaining grated cheese.
    • Bake for 30-40 minutes until top is lightly browned.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    To make a lightened up version of this recipe, replace regular cream cheese with reduced-fat cream cheese and regular mayonnaise with light mayonnaise.
    *Note that traditional Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano are not technically vegetarian as they contain animal rennet. However, BelGioioso and 365 by Whole Foods are two brands that offer a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan. Feel free to replace both the Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano with a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan if desired.

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    1. David @ Spiced

      January 02, 2019 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      What a fun appetizer idea, Sherri! I know the holidays might be over, but I could totally see this one coming out for a Super Bowl party. I've never had a mushroom dip, but the flavors here sound like they're spot on. I'm totally keeping this one in mind for the next time we're hanging out with friends! Happy New Year, my friend!

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      • Sherri Hall

        January 02, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        Thanks so much, David! Hope you get a chance to try it; it's one of our favorites in the Hall house! Happy New Year! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Saima

      November 24, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Mushrooms and cheese are two of my favourite ingredients too! This looks so yummy!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 25, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Yes, they are so good together! πŸ™‚ Thanks Saima!

        Reply
    3. Julie

      November 24, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fabulous! I love mushrooms but for some reason I never seem to use them! This Dip would be the perfect excuse to indulge.
      Thanks for sharing
      J

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      • Sherri Hall

        November 25, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Go for it! Thanks Julie!

        Reply
    4. Ellen

      November 24, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      I love serving baked dips. No one ever makes them! This is going into the "to try" file.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 25, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        Baked dips are just so comforting. Hope you enjoy! Thanks Ellen! πŸ™‚

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