Mo's Mushroom Pate

This simple recipe results in a fancy-looking mushroom pate that is decadent and great for serving to guests. Serve with bagel chips or wheat crackers.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 60 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package white mushrooms, chopped
• 1 pinch chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook and stir until slightly soft, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer mushroom mixture and liquid to a blender and add cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate until firm and has a pate-like texture, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Garnish pate with parsley before serving.