Description
This creamy and savory Stuffed Mushroom Dip combines tender baby bella mushrooms with a rich blend of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and parmesan. Baked to perfection and topped with golden, bubbly cheese, it’s the perfect warm appetizer to serve with toasted baguette, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Seasoning
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (divided into 2 half cup portions)
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Begin by leaving the cream cheese on the countertop until it becomes soft, which will make it easier to mix later.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Remove the stems from the baby bella mushrooms and slice the caps. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Cook Garlic and Thyme: Heat the avocado oil, minced garlic, and fresh thyme in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for about 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Toss frequently and cook for approximately 7 minutes until they are slightly softened.
- Season Mushrooms: Sprinkle the mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then remove the skillet from heat. Allow the mushrooms and skillet to cool slightly.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and half a cup of shredded parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Mushroom and Cheese Mixture: Add the cooked mushrooms into the cheese mixture, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Top with Parmesan: Spread the mushroom and cheese mixture back into the cast iron skillet and evenly top with the remaining half cup of parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Dip: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until heated through.
- Broil for Finish: Increase the oven temperature to broil and broil the dip for 5 minutes or until the parmesan topping is golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve your warm stuffed mushroom dip with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This creamy mushroom dip is a great skillet appetizer perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand for easier mixing.
- You can customize the herbs—rosemary or oregano would also work well.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 g
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 441 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.001 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
