Tuscan Butter Mushrooms Bacon (Printable View)
Creamy mushrooms with bacon, tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan create a savory, Tuscan-inspired delight.
# Ingredient List:
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4 slices thick-cut bacon
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1 pound baby Bella mushrooms, washed and dried
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
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3 cups fresh spinach
# Preparation Steps:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and chop when cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
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Add butter to the reserved drippings in the skillet. Stir to melt and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and just beginning to color.
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Pour in white wine or chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release all fond. Stir in tomato paste until thoroughly incorporated.
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Add cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer until tomatoes slightly soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add mushrooms and toss to coat with the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until mushrooms begin to soften.
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Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and shaved Parmesan. Stir gently until the sauce is smooth and blended. Incorporate chopped bacon and spinach, stirring until spinach is just wilted. Serve promptly.
# Supplementary Details:
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For enhanced richness, ensure all vegetables are cooked in reserved bacon fat and deglaze thoroughly to extract maximum flavor.