Forest Mushroom Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (6 ounce) packages portabella mushroom caps, quartered
• 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon green onion top (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place half of the mushrooms in a food processor, and process until finely chopped. spoon chopped mushrooms into a large skillet. place the remaining mushrooms and garlic in processor, and process until finely chopped. spoon mushroom mixture into pan; add wine and thyme. cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until l liquid almost evaporates. sprinkle the mixture with flour, and stir well. stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. spoon into a serving bowl; cover and cool.
• 2 stir in gouda, sour cream, and parsley. sprinkle with green-onion tops, if desired. cover and chill. yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup).