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Cowboy Mushrooms

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Cowboy Mushrooms are a quick, savory side dish featuring juicy mushrooms, smoky bacon, sweet onions, and a punch of garlic and Worcestershire. This hearty, crowd-pleasing recipe is naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for any occasion from weeknight dinners to backyard BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (16 oz) cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon (about 4 oz), diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and quarter or halve them as needed. Dice the bacon and onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden (4-5 minutes). Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft and just starting to brown (about 3 minutes). Scrape up any browned bits.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to brown, then stir. Continue cooking until mushrooms are deep golden brown and most liquid has evaporated (6-8 minutes).
  5. Stir in minced garlic, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
  6. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and add butter. Stir well, scraping up any stuck bits. Let sauce bubble and coat mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  7. Return crispy bacon to the skillet along with chopped parsley. Toss everything together and remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately, hot from the pan.

Notes

For vegetarian, omit bacon and use olive oil; swap Worcestershire for a vegetarian alternative. Don’t overcrowd the pan for best browning. Mushrooms are best served hot but reheat well. Add a splash of bourbon or smoked paprika for extra depth. Adjust salt at the end, as bacon and Worcestershire are salty.

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