Savory Mushroom and Cheese Bake

Savory Mushroom and Cheese Bake

This savory mushroom and cheese bake is a delightful appetizer, perfect for sharing. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavorful mushrooms and sausage, it's an indulgent dip that pairs beautifully with crunchy crostini.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 pound sausage
• 8 ounces mushrooms
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and set it aside.
2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt some butter. Once melted, add breadcrumbs and stir for about 2 minutes until they are evenly coated and fragrant. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl and clean the skillet.
3. Place the skillet back on the heat and add in the sausage. Cook it while breaking it up into small pieces until it turns brown and is nearly cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Mix in the mushrooms, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Sauté the mixture for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and most of their moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, chopped parsley, 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese into the mushroom mixture until everything is smooth and combined. Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, followed by the reserved breadcrumbs.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly. Increase the oven temperature to broil (keeping the dish inside) and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown. Remove from the oven, garnish with extra parsley, and serve hot with crostini.