Bacon & Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Crispy bacon and sautéed mushrooms come together ina rich, creamy garlic sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.Perfect as a savory side dish or an indulgent topping for meats and pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
- 8 ounces bacon cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 26 ounces brown mushrooms washed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup of dry white wine or chicken broth/stock
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or thickened cream, or evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- Pinch of salt to season
- Pinch of pepper to season
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella shredded or grated
- ¼ cup of freshly shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Cook the Bacon:
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the bacon strips and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
Retain about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet.
Sauté the Mushrooms:
In the same pan, melt the butter with the bacon fat and add the olive oil.
Once hot, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden and tender.
Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
Add Garlic and Deglaze:
Add the chopped garlic to the mushrooms and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
Let it simmer for about 2 minutes until reduced slightly.
Make the Cream Sauce:
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
Add the fresh parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve:
Remove the pan from the heat and serve the creamy garlic mushrooms immediately.
This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, over pasta, or as a topping for steaks or chicken.