The Cheesy Leekin’ Bacon & Mushroom Adventure

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon, chopped
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
• 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Extra

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup of white wine
• 1 tbsp of garlic, minced

Preparation & Cooking Time:

Total time: 30 minutes

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add bacon, and cook until crispy.
3. Add leeks and mushrooms, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add white wine, if using, and cook for a few minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Add cream cheese, and stir until it has melted and formed a sauce.
7. If using, add shredded cheddar cheese and garlic, and stir until melted.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Equipment Needed:

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cup and spoons

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Servings: 4

• Calories: 391
• Total Fat: 33.1g
• Saturated Fat: 17.7g
• Cholesterol: 99mg
• Sodium: 618mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 10.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugars: 2.6g
• Protein: 14.5g