Mushroom Pate

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh button mushrooms - finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

In a fry pan, melt butter over med. heat, add mushrooms and onions. Cook until mushrooms are browned (10-15 min.), stirring often. Mix in sherry. Remove from heat, set aside.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and parsley until blended, and then add mushroom mixture. Blend. (Use a food processor if you want the consistency of pate)

Refrigerate, and serve with breads or crackers.