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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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.
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.
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.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 16 oz. baby bella mushrooms (chopped)
- 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms (chopped)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese* plus 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese* plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ 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, ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, ¼ 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.
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David @ Spiced
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!
Sherri Hall
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! 🙂
Saima
Mushrooms and cheese are two of my favourite ingredients too! This looks so yummy!
Sherri Hall
Yes, they are so good together! 🙂 Thanks Saima!
Julie
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
Sherri Hall
Go for it! Thanks Julie!
Ellen
I love serving baked dips. No one ever makes them! This is going into the "to try" file.
Sherri Hall
Baked dips are just so comforting. Hope you enjoy! Thanks Ellen! 🙂
Tisha
Delicious dip for a holiday get together!
Sherri Hall
Thank you Tisha!
Krista
What a great dip! I have never had anything like this and I cant wait to try it!
Sherri Hall
Thanks so much, Krista! It's one of our favorites! Hope you enjoy! 🙂
allie
Sherry!!! This looks so delicious. I am a mushroom lover through and through. Londyn is one smart cookie. Happy New Year my friend, and cheers to a great year ahead!!!
allie
Sherry!!! This looks so delicious. I am a mushroom lover through and through. Londyn is one smart cookie. Happy New Year my friend, and cheers to a great year ahead!!1
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks so much Allie! Happy New Year to you as well! 🙂
Anlet prince - Annslittlecorner
Wow this is a reall creamy treat
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you so much! 🙂
Tracy
Girl, you are SO right... mushrooms and cheese... hello, does it get much better?? This is the kind of dip I can't make eye contact with at a party- otherwise I'll be stuck next to it all night!!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks so much Tracy! I hear that! 🙂
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
This will be perfect for the upcoming football season! What a great dip to share or appetizer to put out.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
What a great appetizer or platter to share. Not the holidays, but there will be plenty of football parties this would be perfect for!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Michelle! Woo-hoo football season! 🙂
lisa @ garlicandzest.com
This just looks dangerous! Pour me a glass of wine and pass the crackers please!
Watch Learn Eat
Yes, yes, yes! Thanks Lisa! 🙂
valentina
What a crowd pleaser this would be among my friends & family. Looks so rich and hearty - and delicious!
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you so much Valentina! 🙂
Platter Talk
Mushroom dip... sounds decadent. Something I've never tried but I love mushrooms, so you know that I must give this a shot!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Dan! Mushrooms are just sooooo delicious! 🙂
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
Yummm. This sounds so good..Everything I love incorporated into a dip. I'm a big mushroom and cheese lover so I need to give this a try.
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you Stephanie! Three cheers for mushrooms and cheese! 🙂