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Creamy Mushroom Dip

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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
dipping cracker into the mushroom dip casserole
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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)
  • 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.

(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. Tisha

    5 stars
    Delicious dip for a holiday get together!

    Reply

    • Sherri Hall

      Thank you Tisha!

      Reply

  2. Krista

    5 stars
    What a great dip! I have never had anything like this and I cant wait to try it!

    Reply

    • Sherri Hall

      Thanks so much, Krista! It's one of our favorites! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

  3. 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!!!

    Reply

  4. 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

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thanks so much Allie! Happy New Year to you as well! 🙂

      Reply

  5. Anlet prince - Annslittlecorner

    Wow this is a reall creamy treat

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply

  6. Tracy

    5 stars
    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!!

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thanks so much Tracy! I hear that! 🙂

      Reply

  7. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    5 stars
    This will be perfect for the upcoming football season! What a great dip to share or appetizer to put out.

    Reply

  8. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    5 stars
    What a great appetizer or platter to share. Not the holidays, but there will be plenty of football parties this would be perfect for!

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thanks Michelle! Woo-hoo football season! 🙂

      Reply

  9. lisa @ garlicandzest.com

    This just looks dangerous! Pour me a glass of wine and pass the crackers please!

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Yes, yes, yes! Thanks Lisa! 🙂

      Reply

  10. valentina

    5 stars
    What a crowd pleaser this would be among my friends & family. Looks so rich and hearty - and delicious!

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thank you so much Valentina! 🙂

      Reply

  11. Platter Talk

    5 stars
    Mushroom dip... sounds decadent. Something I've never tried but I love mushrooms, so you know that I must give this a shot!

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thanks Dan! Mushrooms are just sooooo delicious! 🙂

      Reply

  12. [email protected]

    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.

    Reply

    • Watch Learn Eat

      Thank you Stephanie! Three cheers for mushrooms and cheese! 🙂

      Reply