Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce with Bacon: Quick & Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 0.13 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Set bacon aside on paper towels.
2. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet. Add butter and melt over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and toss to coat. Season with nutmeg and pepper; cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add to the mushroom mixture, then stir in heavy cream and reserved bacon. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 214 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 393 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 61 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g