Creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Bacon

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  8 oz Bacon
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  2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
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  26 oz Mushrooms, Cremini
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  1 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  0.3 cup Wine, White, Dry
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  6 Garlic(18g)
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  1.5 cup Cream, Heavy Whipping
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  1 tbsp Parsley, Fresh
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  1 tsp Thyme, Fresh
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  1 1 pinch salt (to season)
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  1 1 pinch pepper (to season)
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  0.5 cup Cheese, Mozzarella, Fresh

  Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.

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  0.3 cup Parmesan Cheese

  Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

Instructions

1. 1Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. 2In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and drizzle with olive oil, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and release their liquid.
3. 3Pour in the white wine and cook for 2–3 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
4. 4Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and add the fresh parsley and thyme, then reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5Stir the cooked bacon back into the skillet and mix until combined. Top the entire mixture with the fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. 6Preheat your broiler to high. Place the skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden brown.
7. 7Divide the creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon evenly into 8 airtight containers while hot. Allow to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
8. 8Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently, until warmed through before serving.