MO'S MUSHROOM PATE

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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.

Provided by Marlene

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.
Garnish pate with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 57.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g