Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon

(8 servings)

Ingredients:

8 oz. Bacon (see note)

2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter

1½ lb. Baby Bella Mushrooms, (see note)

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

¼ cup Dry White Wine

6 cloves Fresh Garlic, chopped

1½ cups Heavy Cream

1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped

1 tsp. Fresh Thyme, chopped

as needed Salt and Pepper

½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Directions:

In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.  In the same pan, add the butter and when melted, add the mushrooms.  Sprinkle oil over mushrooms and mix thoroughly, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan.  Cook until lightly brown (about 3 minutes).  Add wine and let reduce 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Next add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).  Pour in cream and add fresh herbs stirring to combine.  Reduce heat to low and gently simmer 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and sauce has slightly thickened.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add back the cooked bacon again stirring to combine.  Now evenly sprinkle the 2 cheeses over the entire dish and place in a pre-heated broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted and dish is bubbly.  Serve immediately.

Notes:              Slice bacon in half lengthwise and then in thirds the other way.

Note:               Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice any mushrooms that are too large in half.

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