Ingredients
Mushrooms and Sautéing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Melt Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted and fully combined, creating a creamy base.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and all of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring all cheeses are well incorporated.
- Bake with Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dip. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese topping is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the dip with freshly chopped thyme or parsley. Serve hot with your choice of bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh thyme with fresh parsley depending on your preference.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before adding to achieve a smooth texture.
- For a lower-fat option, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the dip to a baking dish before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
