Holidays will be here soon and warm, comforting appetizers will be a necessity. You and your guests won't be able to get enough of this delicious dip, so be sure to make enough.
8 oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c. sour cream, room temperature
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 T. vegetable oil
1 large shallot, minced (or 1/4 c. minced yellow onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. sliced assorted mushrooms, sliced (button, crimini, portobello, or your favorites)
1/2 c. small diced cauliflower, optional
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
assorted fresh veggies, crackers or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat; sauté shallot until softened, 2-3 minutes; add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Add mushrooms and cauliflower, if using; sauté just until softened.
Place mushroom and onion mixture in a bowl with blended cheeses; fold together until fully combined.
Transfer into an oven-safe serving dish. Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
Bake 40 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve warm with fresh vegetables, crackers or with toasted baguette slices.
4-6 servings.