Smoked Gouda Wild Mushroom Dip Recipes

WILD MUSHROOM DIP

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white wine on HIGH for 4 minutes. Place dried mushrooms in wine and let sit for 10 minutes to rehydrate. Transfer mushrooms with 2/3 of a cup of the liquid to a food processor. Puree to a coarse consistency.
• In a medium pot combine remaining ingredients and pureed mushrooms. Mix thoroughly and cook over medium-low heat, for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl and serve hot with crusty bread or crostini.
• *Pre-packaged dried wild mushrooms are found in the produce department of your local grocery store.

SMOKED GOUDA & WILD MUSHROOM DIP

Steps:

• In medium saute pan, melt butter over medium heat and saute mushrooms and garlic until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In medium saucepan, combine half & half, cream cheese and Gouda over low heat.
• Stir constantly until ingredients have incorporated.
• Add mushroom mixture and spinach to cheese mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with crackers, french bread rounds or fresh vegetables for dipping.

THE DOVE'S NEST WILD MUSHROOM AND SMOKED GOUDA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium stockpot. Saute the onions, mushrooms and garlic in the oil for 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Pour into a blender container.
• Process until the mixture is pureed. Add the vinegar, cream, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Process for 5 to 10 seconds to blend.
• Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM AND SMOKED GOUDA PUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt and pepper., Unfold puff pastry. Spread mushroom mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.