Stuffed Mushroom Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb hot Italian pork sausage

• 2 (8 oz) packages sliced fresh cremini mushrooms, chopped (about 5 cups)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sour cream

• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

• 1 tablespoon butter

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until coated and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside

3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, breaking it into bite-size pieces until browned and almost cooked through, 2-3 minutes

4. Add chopped mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and excess moisture has evaporated, 12-15 minutes

5. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth

6. Add sour cream, parsley, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully combined

7. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer

8. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle with reserved breadcrumbs

9. Bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling

10. Switch oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes until breadcrumbs are deeply browned

11. Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetables

This rich and creamy dip serves 8-10 people and combines all the flavors of classic stuffed mushrooms in an easy-to-share format.