Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon
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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon
Description
Crisp strips of bacon are first rendered and set aside while brown mushrooms sauté in butter and olive oil, soaking up their juices and browned bits. Deglazed with white wine or chicken broth, the pan captures deep flavors before garlic is added for aroma. Heavy cream combined with fresh parsley and thyme simmers gently to thicken into a flavorful sauce. The cooked bacon returns to the pan to blend its smoky taste throughout. Topped with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, the skillet finishes under a broiler until the cheese melts into a bubbly, golden crust. The mushrooms remain tender, coated in a rich and herbaceous cream. This recipe delivers a hearty, textured dish with a balance of crisp bacon, soft mushrooms, and cheesy topping.
Serve the creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon warm as a side dish or a savory topping for toast or pasta. It works well for dinner but can also be part of a brunch spread. The fresh herbs provide a bright contrast to the richness.
Choosing mushrooms of similar size helps ensure even cooking, and washing them before cooking prevents them from becoming slimy. Cooking the mushrooms gently lets them release juices that enrich the sauce. Leftover dish reheats well over low heat to preserve texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 26 ounces brown mushrooms washed, pat dry with paper towel
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth/stock, dry
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream thickened cream or evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch black pepper to season
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella shredded or grated
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh shredded or grated
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, drizzle with oil and mix through, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown mushrooms and release their juices (if any).
- Pour in the wine (or broth) and let reduce for 2 minutes, while occasionally stirring. (Preheat broiler or oven grill.)
- Add in the garlic and stir it through for a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the cream and herbs. Reduce heat down to low. Gently simmer until tender (about 4-5 minutes) and sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the bacon back in and give everything a good mix to combine all of the flavours together. Top the mushrooms with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly and mushrooms are done to your liking (about 3-5 minutes).
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose mushrooms of similar size for uniform cooking results.
- Wash mushrooms before cooking but pat dry thoroughly to prevent sliminess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people (as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 869IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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