🍄 Stuffed Mushroom Dip 🍄

A Creamy Delight for Every Gathering! Perfect for Parties, Quick Snacks, or a Family Game Night Treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs
- 3 TBSP of grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz container of mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 3 TBSP + 2 TBSP of butter
- A large scoop of minced garlic
- Pepper and garlic herb seasoning to taste

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a pan over medium-high heat, melt 3 TBSP of butter and add the chopped mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms, stir well, and cook until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, and season with pepper and garlic herb seasoning.
5. Fold the sautéed mushrooms into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
6. Grease an 8x8 baking dish and transfer the mushroom and cheese mixture into it, spreading evenly.
7. In a small bowl, mix the Italian panko bread crumbs with 3 TBSP of grated Parmesan cheese, and evenly sprinkle this topping over the dip.
8. Melt the remaining 2 TBSP of butter and drizzle it over the breadcrumb topping.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, then switch to broil for about 2 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
10. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 28g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Enhance the flavor by adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before baking.
- Serve with a variety of crackers, sliced baguettes, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 14 minutes | Serving: Serves 6