Fresh Mushroom Appetizer

Name: Fresh Mushroom Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened, divided; 8 ounces (2 1/2 cups) mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, oyster, crimini, etc.), finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 4 ounces cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper *; 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion; Chopped green onion, if desired; Chopped red bell pepper, if desired; Crackers or cracker bread

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15 min

Prep Time

1 hr 20 min

Total Time

1 ¹/₂

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Ingredients

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened, divided

8 ounces (2 ¹/₂ cups) mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, oyster, crimini, etc.), finely chopped

¹/₄ cup finely chopped green onions

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₃ cup chicken broth

4 ounces cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese, softened

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion

Chopped green onion, if desired

Chopped red bell pepper, if desired

Crackers or cracker bread

*Substitute 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento.

How to make

STEP 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high until sizzling; add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup green onions and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add chicken broth. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool completely.
STEP 2

Place mushroom mixture into bowl; add cream cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, roasted red pepper and chives. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
STEP 3

Spoon mixture into serving dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
STEP 4

Garnish with chopped green onion and bell pepper, if desired. Serve with crackers or cracker bread.

Tip #1

If using dried wild mushrooms, follow soaking directions on package. Drain well before chopping.

80 Calories

7 Fat (g)

20 Cholesterol (mg)

95 Sodium (mg)

2 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

1 Protein (g)

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