Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon
Creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon is rich, savory, and irresistibly comforting. Crispy bacon, tender mushrooms, and a silky garlic cream sauce come together in one skillet — perfect as a side dish, over pasta, or even spooned onto toast.
Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter (optional, if needed)
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and their moisture has cooked off. Add butter if the pan seems dry.
Stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Helpful Tips:
Do not overcrowd the mushrooms or they’ll steam instead of brown.
Freshly grated Parmesan gives the smoothest sauce.
Add a splash of chicken broth if the sauce gets too thick.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve over steak, chicken, or pork chops.
Toss with pasta or spoon over mashed potatoes.
Great with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon is bold, indulgent, and packed with flavor — a simple skillet dish that tastes like pure comfort. 🥓🍄