Hot Mushroom Spread

Name: Hot Mushroom Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; French bread baguette slices, toasted if desired

I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
French bread baguette slices, toasted if desired

Directions

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended and heated through. Serve with baguette slices.

Originally published as Hot Mushroom Spread in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2014