Description
A creamy, savory mushroom dip made with a blend of wild or cultivated mushrooms, herbs, and a touch of dairy, perfect for serving warm or chilled with crackers or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or cooking oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry (or substitute with dry white wine or water)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (wild or cultivated), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the butter or oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped mushrooms, salt, and shallots. Cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid and begin to brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary (if using), and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the sherry or white wine and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and cream cheese until well combined and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.
- Chill the dip if desired, or serve warm, optionally topped with grated parmesan and briefly broiled until bubbly.
Notes
- You can use a mix of wild and cultivated mushrooms for more depth of flavor.
- Fresh herbs elevate the taste, but dried can be substituted in a pinch.
- The dip can be made ahead and served chilled or warmed before serving.
- For a richer dip, add more cream cheese or top with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
