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    Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Bacon and Thyme

    Published: Mar 06, 2016 / 59 Comments

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    Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Bacon and Thyme - one of the best ways to cook mushrooms! Gluten free and low-carb side dish and/or sauce.

    Creamy mushroom thyme sauce with bacon in a skillet

    Mushrooms, bacon, thyme and cream create an excellent flavor combination: very savory, perfectly seasoned. This creamy mushroom thyme sauce with bacon makes a great accompaniment to grilled meats, chicken, pork, steaks, etc.

    Creamy mushroom thyme sauce with bacon in a skillet

    I love easy recipes and this one is no exception.

    How to make creamy mushroom sauce with thyme

    Start by cooking mushrooms in 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet for about 3 minutes, flipping once. Do not salt mushrooms - this will ensure the mushrooms get caramelized:

    cook mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet (step-by-step photo)

    In the mean time, cook bacon, about 5 slices, (I cook it in the oven), drain the bacon from fat, chop the bacon into smaller bites, and add chopped, cooked bacon to the skillet:

    add chopped cooked bacon to the skillet with mushrooms (step-by-step photo)

    Add heavy cream, salt, snipped fresh thyme, bring everything to boil, then reduce to simmer and simmer for about 2 minutes for the flavors to blend. Remove from heat and add more salt if needed.  That's it!  Your sauce is ready to be served!

    add heavy cream and thyme to the skillet with mushrooms and bacon to make the sauce (process shot)

    4.79 from 60 votes

    Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Bacon and Thyme

    Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Sauce with Bacon - Gluten-free and low-carb side dish and/or sauce.  Perfect side dish for grilled meats. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 361 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 oz white mushrooms , sliced
    • 5 slices bacon , cooked, chopped
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • â…› teaspoon salt
    • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

    Instructions 

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms (without salting - to ensure they mushrooms get caramelized) and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes flipping once.
    • Add chopped cooked bacon to the skillet.
    • Add heavy creamy, â…› teaspoon salt and snipped fresh thyme, bring to boil, stir, immediately reduce to simmer and simmer for about 2 minutes on very low heat for flavors to blend and sauce to reduce a bit. Taste and add more salt if needed.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Bacon and Thyme
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    361
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    36
    g
    55
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    17
    g
    106
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    99
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    279
    mg
    12
    %
    Potassium
     
    234
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    935
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3.2
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    44
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    0.5
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword bacon sauce, creamy mushroom sauce, thyme sauce
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    Comments

    1. Martie Mitchell

      May 26, 2023 at 8:25 pm

      OMG!...DEE-Lish-ous! I thought the hubby was going to drink this directly from the pan! I added garlic & onions and nestled porkchops to simmer 30 minutes. Served on a bed of baby green beans and had a complete meal. Sublime!

      Reply
    2. Heather

      May 20, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      I’ve made this a few times. Love it.

      Reply
    3. Paula M Stone

      February 03, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      I think I'll try this sauce with lion lamb chops in my cast iron pan! Just bought a set of 3 cast iron pans and excited to use the 10 inch for this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 7:24 pm

        Paula, this sauce would be great with lamb chops made in a cast iron pan! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Sheila

      January 17, 2023 at 8:22 pm

      This was a hit with my husband. I did add parmesan cheese to thicken it up.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 3:28 pm

        Sheila, I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed! Thank you for the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
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