Brandied Mushroom Dip

This starter is delicious served as a dip with bread or vegetables. It’s substantial enough to take along on a picnic as a light entrée, along with bread, cheese, strawberries, and a bottle of spicy white wine.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  roasted red pepper, drained and finely chopped
• 2  ounces ham, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 2  tablespoons cognac
• 2  teaspoons  dry  unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and then sauté onions until they just start to turn tender and translucent – about 5 minutes.
2. Add mushrooms, red peppers, ham, and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Add Cognac and stir until it has evaporated a bit – about 90 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
5. Serve warm or chilled.