Creamy Parmesan Mushrooms and Bacon combines tender mushrooms, crispy bacon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs in a rich, creamy sauce. White wine adds extra flavor to this easy skillet side dish.
I love how much flavor you get from such simple ingredients. The mushrooms soak up that creamy Parmesan sauce, while the crispy bacon adds the perfect finishing touch.
“My favorite way to eat mushrooms so good!”
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Bacon: Adds smoky flavor and crispy texture.
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: The hearty base of the dish.
- Garlic: Adds plenty of savory flavor.
- Butter: Used to sauté the mushrooms and garlic.
- White Wine: Adds extra flavor to the creamy sauce.
- Heavy Cream: Creates the rich, creamy sauce.
- Parmesan Cheese: Thickens the sauce and adds cheesy flavor.
- Parsley & Thyme: Add fresh herb flavor.
- Fresh Spinach: Adds color and wilts right into the creamy sauce.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Creamy Parmesan Mushrooms and Bacon
Cook the Bacon: Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain the grease.
Sauté the Garlic: Add the butter and garlic to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant.
Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Cook the Mushrooms: Add the baby bella mushrooms and cook for 5–10 minutes, or until tender.
Make the Cream Sauce: Add the heavy cream, parsley, and thyme. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
Finish: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cooked bacon. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted and the sauce is creamy.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t Crowd the Mushrooms: Give them room in the skillet so they brown instead of steam.
- Deglaze the Pan: Scrape up those browned bacon bits when you add the wine for extra flavor.
- Let the Cream Simmer: Give the sauce a few minutes to thicken before adding the Parmesan.
- Add Spinach Last: Stir it in at the end since it only needs a minute or two to wilt.
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The Best Creamy Parmesan Mushrooms and Bacon
Creamy Parmesan Mushrooms and Bacon combines tender mushrooms, crispy bacon, spinach, and Parmesan in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain the grease from the skillet.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–10 minutes, or until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the parsley and thyme. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cooked bacon.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted and the sauce is creamy.
Notes
Let the cream simmer and begin to thicken before adding the Parmesan cheese. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cooks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 714mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g
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