Creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon

🍄🥓🧄 Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon

Creamy garlic mushrooms with bacon is a rich, savory side dish that’s quick to make. Juicy mushrooms are sautéed with crispy bacon and tossed in a creamy garlic sauce — perfect alongside steak, chicken, or even on toast for breakfast or brunch.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

• 4–6 slices bacon, chopped

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook Bacon

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp.

• Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving bacon fat in the pan.

2️⃣ Sauté Mushrooms

• Add butter to the skillet with bacon fat.

• Add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.

3️⃣ Add Garlic

• Stir in minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4️⃣ Make Creamy Sauce

• Lower heat and pour in heavy cream.

• Stir and let it simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5️⃣ Combine & Serve

• Return cooked bacon to the skillet and mix well.

• Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

• Serve immediately as a side or over toast, pasta, or rice.

🍽️ Tips

• Mushroom choice: Cremini or baby bella mushrooms add extra flavor.

• Extra richness: Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.

• Low-carb option: Serve on zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or simply as a side dish.

This dish is creamy, smoky, and garlicky, making it a favorite for quick weeknight dinners or indulgent brunches.

If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks bacon, mushrooms, and cream all together in under 15 minutes.