Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon
This Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon delivers 16g protein and 452 calories across 8 servings. Ready in 15 minutes on the stovetop, this recipe stretches further as a side than a standalone meal. Stack it with lean protein to maximize your caloric efficiency per serving.
Ingredients
- •Bacon(227g)
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(737g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Wine, White, Dry(60g)
- •Garlic(360g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(360g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •Thyme, Fresh(5g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
- •Cheese, Mozzarella, Fresh(120g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil. Set aside.
- 2In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, drizzle with oil and mix through, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown mushrooms and release their juices (if any).
- 3Pour in the wine (or broth) and let reduce for 2 minutes, while occasionally stirring. (Preheat broiler or oven grill.)
- 4Add in the garlic and stir it through for a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the cream and herbs. Reduce heat down to low. Gently simmer until tender (about 4-5 minutes) and sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5Add the bacon back in and give everything a good mix to combine all of the flavours together. Top the mushrooms with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 6Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly and mushrooms are done to your liking (about 3-5 minutes).
- 7Serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
452
calories
16g
protein
37g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 17.5g
- Sodium
- 449 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
8 servings per batch · ~249g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon have per serving?
Each serving contains 16g of protein and 452 calories with 37g fat and 22g carbs. The protein density is moderate, making this better as a side dish than a standalone protein source.
How long does Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 8 servings per batch, making it one of the most efficient recipes for volume meal prep. One session covers over a week's worth of side servings.
Is Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon good for fat loss?
At 452 calories and only 16g protein per serving, this recipe is too calorie-dense and protein-light for dedicated fat-loss phases. Reserve it as a side component to pair with lean protein sources like chicken breast or fish.
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