Creamy Mushroom Dip

This savory, creamy mushroom dip is great on bread or crackers, and you can even make it in advance!

I didn’t used to make this creamy mushroom dip often — usually only when I was hosting a lot of guests and cooking an expanded menu.

One time, while I was making it for company, one of my kids said to me, “So, Ma… is this what it takes for me to get mushroom dip?! We need to have a ton of guests?!”

I looked at her and said, “I never realized how much you liked mushroom dip!”

And I’ve been making it regularly ever since.

Now — I still don’t make it every week… but I do serve it every week. Because, yes — mushroom dip freezes beautifully. Who knew?!

Freezing Tips (Very Important)

There are a few key things you need to do to make sure your mushroom dip freezes well:

Make a large batch and divide.
I split it up into small containers so I can pull one out per meal.

Do NOT freeze with mayonnaise.
Mayonnaise can get clumpy when frozen, so always add it fresh after defrosting.

Defrost slowly.
Remove from the freezer and leave it on the counter until it defrosts fully and comes to room temperature.

Want some more great dips? Try my tangy oven-roasted eggplant dip or creamy leek dip with chives!

Creamy Mushroom Dip

This savory, creamy mushroom dip is great on bread or crackers, and you can even make it in advance!

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 oz mushrooms, finely diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¾ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

• In a large frying pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and then mushrooms. Do not mix.
• Let frying pan sit for a few minutes. Once you see the onion at the bottom starting to brown, reduce flame to low — then start mixing. Sauté while stirring for about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from fire and allow to cool. Stir in the mayonnaise.

Notes

You can make this in advance and freeze it, but don’t put in the mayonnaise before freezing. Freeze after step 2; then thaw and add the mayo right before serving.

Recipe by Faigy Murray | https://mykitchenmystudio.com/creamy-mushroom-dip/