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Published: Jun 6, 2011 · Modified: Feb 14, 2021 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Dip

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Melty, gooey mozzarella cheese, sauteed mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes flavor this easy Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Dip! Serve this up on your next camping trip or at your next BBQ - you'll want to double the recipe because it goes fast!!!

Mushrooms,-Sun-Dried-Tomatoes-and-Mozzarella dip in a skillet.Camping is one of those things you either love or hate.

Me? I love camping and am a pretty experienced camper. My girlfriend? Not so much - her idea of camping involves staying at a 2 star versus 3 star resort.

So, it was no surprise when we were chatting the other day and she was complaining commenting about her family's upcoming camping trip - and by "camping" I mean the real deal - sleeping bags, tents, the whole she bang. Needless to say she was NOT happy - the idea of sleeping on and air mattress under the stars  just wasn't working for her. And then we got started on the subject of food and she shuddered, wondering how she was going to endure several days of eating burgers and hot dogs.

At this point I smiled and asked her "why do you think you have to eat hamburgers and hot dogs?  Just because you are camping doesn't mean you can't eat well."

In response I received a blank stare. "Huh? Well, what else are we going to eat"?

Now THAT is one of my favorite questions!!!

From there I started rattling off dish after dish and after the first few moments she stopped looking at me as if I'd lost my mind and she started to smile - things were looking up!!

You see, the key to any successful camping trip (or any type of trip for that matter) is the food. People may talk about their feet in relation to traveling but let's face it. We travel on our stomachs. If they aren't happy.... well, we aren't happy. We can endure wet, cold, hot, long lines and crazy cab drivers but if the food isn't good it's all over.

So let's start with one of the most important parts of the meal when camping - appetizers. Yup, appetizers.

After a full day of hiking, swimming, horseback riding and  canoeing EVERYONE is ravenous. And there is NO microwave - and dinner is still a good 30 - 45 minutes off.

So, that's were this little appetizer comes in. Meaty mushrooms with slightly sweet sun dried tomatoes robed in gooey, melted cheese scooped onto a warm piece of toasted bread. A civilized way to stave off the starving hordes (otherwise known as your family).

overhead view of Sauteed Mushroom, sun dried tomato and mozzarella dip

But even if you aren't camping this summer and your biggest outdoor adventure is grilling in your own backyard, appetizers are still essential - and ones that can be made on the grill are even better!!!

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Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Dip

Melty, gooey mozzarella cheese, sauteed mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes flavor this easy Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Dip! Serve this up on your next camping trip or at your next BBQ - you'll want to double the recipe because it goes fast!!!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 537kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • ½ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes not packed in oil
  • 1- 8 oz. container fresh mozzarella packed in water
  • 3 Tbsp. dry sherry
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¼ - ½ tsp. dried red chili flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 baguette slice into ½ inch slices
  • extra olive oil for brushing the baguette.

Instructions

  • Turn the grill on to medium high. (If grilling on charcoal spread coals out until you can hold hand over fire for 5 - 7 seconds). 
  • While grill is heating, remove mozzarella from water and dry with paper towels, pressing as much water out as you can. Cut mozzarella into slices about ¼ inch thick and then tear slices into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  • Slice baguette and brush with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet. Place skillet on grill. When olive oil is shimmering (but not smoking - if starting to smoke, move skillet to a cooler part of the grill) add the mushrooms. Let cook for about 2 minutes or until mushrooms are a deep golden brown. Flip mushrooms over and cook until golden brown.
  • Pull skillet off fire and add sherry - it is going to bubble and hiss! Cook until sherry has evaporated.
  • Add sun dried tomatoes and rosemary and sprinkle liberally with salt., Layer the mozzarella on top. Move skillet back over the heat and cook until cheese melts and water evaporates.
  • Move dip to cooler part of the grill and add baguette slices to grill. Grill baguette slices for 2 - 3 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred at the edges.
  • Serve dip in the skillet with the grilled baguette slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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  1. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 06, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I love camping with my family and I will have to agree that great food makes the experience that much better. This gorgeous dip will definitely be on the menu for our camping trips this summer. Thanks so much for sharing it in our Get Grillin' event. I'd love to see your margarita granita with shrimp in there too (you can enter up to 3 recipes per theme week).

    Reply
  2. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    June 07, 2011 at 4:15 am

    What a great dip, such wonderful flavors! I'm thinking this would be a great indoors party appetizer too.

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    June 07, 2011 at 4:54 am

    I'm with you, we always had great food when camping, it just takes a little planning--no one has to settle for hot dogs, though for some families, roasting them over a fire can be a wonderful memory for the kids. Great recipe here, thanks.

    Reply
  4. Marla {family fresh cooking} says

    June 07, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Hey Nancy, thanks so much for including this dip in our Get Grillin' event - it looks awesome!

    Reply
  5. sippitysup says

    June 07, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    "What else are we gonna eat?" What an opener. I am so glad to see you ran with it! GREG

    Reply
  6. Mary Ann says

    June 08, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    I like your style. Appetizers on a camping trip??? Guess this isn't the hiking 10 miles first kind with an iron skillet and sherry...more my speed. This would be excellent after hiking the around the lakes in Mammoth. You are a genius, Nancy. I just love your writing style.

    Reply
  7. lisaiscooking says

    June 09, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    I'm afraid I'm a non-camper, but this dip could help to change my mind! I definitely need to try this on the grill. The mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes sound great in the melted cheese.

    Reply
  8. julia says

    June 10, 2011 at 5:20 am

    5 stars
    We LOVE camping. We always make every meal in pie die casts. Have you ever tried those? We call them 'pie dies.' Best invention ever! Anyway, although they are ah-mazing, I would like new camping food, and this is right up my alley!

    Reply
  9. Magic of Spice says

    June 10, 2011 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    While I do not enjoy camping, I am enjoying this...a must try 🙂
    Hope you have a great weekend Nancy

    Reply
  10. Lentil Breakdown says

    June 11, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Maybe I'll camp out in the living room tonight if I can eat this. Never had anything this good camping in the woods. Oh BTW, I have an upcoming post with a bandana napkin. Great minds...

    Reply
  11. anja says

    June 11, 2011 at 11:49 am

    that looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      June 16, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Anja - Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  12. Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    June 11, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I think I could handle camping for food like this. Although I would rather not and just say I did. ; )

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      June 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Amy - your secret is safe with me!!!

      Reply
  13. Lana says

    June 11, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    You nailed it: food is the most important part of any trip - I have experienced a lot of grumbling and hissing from the hungry hordes, aka family, on the road when I was growing up and even now:)
    I haven't been camping since before I was married, but it would be a great adventure in every aspect.
    I love your appetizer and agree with Adair - camping in my living room is sufficient, as long as I use the cast iron:)

    Reply
  14. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

    June 12, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    A tasty appetizer whether grilling at a campsite or in your backyard! Love the story 🙂 Thanks for the sharing and I'll check out the grill theme for this week at Marla & Dara's sites, too.

    Reply
  15. Charissa says

    June 18, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I'm such a hobbit at heart...I could eat mushrooms all day. This recipe looks phenomenal.

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      June 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      Hello Charissa!!!

      Hah!! I think I must be as well! Hope you enjoy this dip!!

      Reply
  16. Mushrooms Canada says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    I love camping! And not the "in a trailer at a campground" kind... the full out "tent, sleeping bag, bed of rocks, in a tent with a hole in it" kind! I can see this recipe being a big hit while camping with my family.
    - Brittany

    Reply
  17. Kerry @ Yum and Yummer says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    It's simple, delicious and was a crowd favorite at my place. But with mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella, how could you go wrong? 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      April 24, 2012 at 11:23 am

      So glad that you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  18. banana hobbies rc says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Hey there just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The words in your post seem to be running off the screen in Safari.

    I'm not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with browser compatibility
    but I thought I'd post to let you know. The style and design look great though!
    Hope you get the problem fixed soon. Thanks

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      October 24, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thanks for the heads up! Have contacted my web designer!!

      Reply

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