Garlic Mushrooms
These creamy garlic mushrooms are a delicious, 20-minute side dish made with sautéed mushrooms, butter, garlic, crispy bacon, and heavy cream.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound small button mushrooms rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chopped bacon; cook until crispy, then remove from the skillet. Set aside.
- Sauté the garlic. Add butter and olive oil to the skillet; once melted, lower the heat to medium and stir in the garlic. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Cook the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and coat them all around with the butter sauce. Season with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and nicely browned.
- Make the sauce. Add chicken broth and cook for 10 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Serve. Remove from heat; stir in the bacon, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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Notes
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When sautéing the mushrooms, make sure not to crowd the pan. Overcrowding can lead to the mushrooms steaming rather than browning.
- Browning the Mushrooms: The flavor of the mushrooms comes out when they are properly browned. Let them sit and sear in the pan without stirring for a couple of minutes before you toss them.
- Use Quality Bacon: A smoky, thick-cut bacon will impart the most flavor.
- Adjust Cream to Your Preference: The recipe calls for adding heavy cream to make it creamy. If you prefer a lighter dish, you can use half-and-half or even whole milk instead.
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of chicken broth. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more heavy cream.
- Garnish: Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or thyme to add a splash of color and a boost of fresh flavor.
- Storing Leftovers: Refrigerate the mushrooms in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
