Brandied Mushroom Dip - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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