Cheese Mushroom Party Dip

🧀 Cheese & Mushroom Party Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mix with mozzarella)

• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika for a little kick

Instructions

1. Cook mushrooms:

   • Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add garlic and mushrooms, sauté until tender and golden (~5–7 minutes).

   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Mix the dip:

   • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

   • Fold in sautéed mushrooms and garlic.

3. Bake (optional but delicious):

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.

   • Bake 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

4. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

   • Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or veggie sticks.

Tips & Variations

• Add bacon bits for an extra party hit

• Swap cheddar for Swiss or Gruyère for a richer flavor

• Use baby bella mushrooms or cremini for deeper flavor

• Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate, then bake 15 min before serving

This is basically “everyone wants the recipe” level” dip 😏