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Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Skillet — Rich, Creamy, and Irresistibly Delicious

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The Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Skillet is a savory, creamy, and comforting dish loaded with crispy bacon, tender mushrooms, and rich cheeses, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing, Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

8 ounces bacon, cut into strips

2 tablespoons butter

26 ounces brown mushrooms, washed and pat dry with a paper towel

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup dry chicken broth

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

Pinch of pepper

½ cup fresh mozzarella, shredded or grated

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, fresh shredded or grated

Instructions

  1. In a large oven-safe skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to mix, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown the mushrooms and release their juices.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and allow it to reduce for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and stir for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the cream and add the fresh herbs. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once the sauce is thickened, add the cooked bacon back into the skillet. Stir everything together to combine the flavors.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the mushrooms and bacon mixture.
  7. Preheat the broiler or oven grill. Place the skillet under the broiler and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the mushrooms are cooked to your liking.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy this cheesy, creamy, and savory dish!

Notes

  • This dish can be made lighter by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • For extra nutrition, add spinach or kale to the skillet before broiling.
  • To make this dish spicier, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before broiling.

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