Mushroom Bacon Topping Food

MUSHROOM AND BACON SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, bacon and mushrooms, and cook until the onion is well softened-about 8 minutes.
• Add the sherry, and allow it to reduce a little.
• Add the lemon juice, paste, stock powder, and cream.
• Cook for about 5 minutes more or until reduced to a nice sauce consistency.
• Season to taste with pepper and stir through the herbs.
• Serve over steak or chicken breast.

BACON-MUSHROOM BAKED POTATO TOPPING

Steps:

• Microwave bacon in a microwave-safe dish on high for 2 minutes.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Add shallot to bacon fat and microwave 1 minute.
• Stir in mushrooms and butter; microwave 1 minute longer.
• Crumble bacon; stir into mushrooms.
• Spoon over a hot, split baked potato.

CREAMY GARLIC-MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and set aside.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the skillet. Add butter and melt over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and toss to thoroughly coat with the butter-onion-garlic mixture. Season with nutmeg and pepper and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir into mushroom mixture, pour in heavy cream, stir in reserved bacon, and simmer until sauce is bubbly and thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning and serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.

MUSHROOM BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and line a third baking sheet or pan with paper towels. Brush each parchment-lined baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the mushroom slices in a single layer, very close together, on the parchment and brush lightly with the remaining vegetable oil.
• Bake the mushrooms until slightly softened and brown, 25 to 30 minutes, then flip the mushrooms over, rotate the pans in the oven and bake until the mushrooms are well-browned and the edges are crispy, another 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the paper-towel lined baking sheet to dry for a few minutes. (Leave the oven on.)
• In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika. Carefully toss the baked mushrooms in the marinade until evenly coated. Place half the marinated mushroom strips in a single layer (it's ok of they overlap) into a large metal steamer basket or colander that fits snugly into a large, heavy metal pot.
• Prepare a stovetop smoker: Line the bottom of a large, heavy metal pot with foil. Place two large handfuls of applewood chips in the bottom of the pot. Place the pot over medium heat and use a lighter to light a few of the wood chips. Once the chips are smoking, place the mushroom-filled steamer basket or colander inside the pot, then place a tight-fitting lid on top. Allow the mushrooms to smoke for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong of a smoky flavor you want. Repeat with the second batch.
• After the mushrooms are smoked, return them to the baking sheets in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper and return to the oven until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a low oven before serving.

PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH BACON-MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside. Re-mix thoroughly before using.
• Spread the flour on a large plate or in a baking dish.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until just cooked through but not too crispy, 4-5 minutes, depending on thickness. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.
• Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Season with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on the bottom, 6-7 minutes. Turn and sear until just cooked through, 6-7 minutes longer, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the butter to the skillet and swirl to coat. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened and the mushrooms release juices, 4-5 minutes.
• Return the bacon to the skillet and add the chicken broth. Remix the cornstarch slurry and stir into the mushroom mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
• Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet and turn to coat. Cook until warm throughout, 2-3 minutes.
• Plate the chicken with bacon-mushroom sauce spooned on top. Serve right away.

MUSHROOM BACON BITES

Steps:

• Wrap each mushroom with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with barbecue sauce., Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the mushrooms are tender, turning and basting occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.

T-BONE STEAK WITH BACON-MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp.
• Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in skillet.
• Place bacon on paper towels to drain.
• Add mushrooms to drippings in skillet; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add bacon, steak sauce, sherry and sugar; mix well.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes.
• Cover to keep warm.
• Grill or broil steaks 14 to 16 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
• Serve topped with mushroom sauce.

BACON & MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water in a large non-stick saucepan according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms and snip the bacon into bite-size pieces with scissors or a sharp knife.
• Reserve a few drops of the cooking water in a cup or bowl, then drain the pasta and set aside. Fry the bacon and mushrooms in the same pan until golden, about 5 mins. Keep the heat high so the mushrooms fry in the bacon fat, rather than sweat.
• Tip the pasta and reserved water back into the pan and stir over the heat for 1 min. Take the pan off the heat, spoon in the pesto and crème fraîche and most of the basil and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining basil to serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED MUSHROOM, BACON, AND ONION

Steps:

• Add potatoes to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels.
• Wipe out the skillet, return to stove, and pour in vegetable oil. Stir in mushrooms and onion, and cook until onion is soft and translucent.
• When the potatoes are done, drain water, and place potatoes in a large bowl. Mash in butter and ranch dressing. With a potato masher or electric mixer, continue to mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the mushrooms, onions, and crumbled bacon.

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or dutch oven pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the diced shallots to the bacon grease and cook for about 3 minutes, until tender. Add the mushrooms, rosemary and garlic to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and golden. Return the cooked bacon to the pan.
• Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and bacon and stir to coat. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Pour the chicken broth into the pan. If desired, add a splash of marsala wine. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently. It should begin to thicken as it simmers. Simmer for a few minutes, then reduce heat and add the half and half.
• Remove about a cup of the soup with a bunch of the mushrooms When cool enough to safely handle, blend the cup of soup until smooth. Return the blended mixture to the pan with the rest of the soup.
• OR just use a stick blender right in the pan to make a lovely smooth soup.
• Season with the salt and pepper.