🍄 Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Dip 🧀

Savor Every Bite with a Dip that Doubles the Delight in Every Gathering!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 block of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs
- 8 oz container of mushrooms
- 3 TBSP butter, plus 2 TBSP for topping
- 1 large scoop of minced garlic
- Garlic herb seasoning and pepper to taste
- 3 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese for topping

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Begin by chopping the mushrooms roughly.
2. In a pan over medium-high heat, melt 3 TBSP of butter. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic to the mushrooms and continue to cook for another couple of minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, and season with garlic herb seasoning and pepper.
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 breadcrumbs with 3 TBSP of grated Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the mushroom mixture.
8. Melt the remaining 2 TBSP of butter and drizzle it over the breadcrumb topping.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. After baking, switch to broil and broil for about 2 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
10. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 290 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 24g

💡 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 such as parsley or thyme to the breadcrumb topping.
- Serve with a variety of vegetables, crackers, or toasted bread for dipping.

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