MUSHROOM-AND-BACON DIP

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Just right for sharing, this rich, creamy dip -- made of mushrooms and bacon -- is always a hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 dried porcini mushrooms
1/2 cup boiling water
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 large or 2 small leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, and washed well
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound cremini, white, or shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and chopped, plus sliced mushrooms for garnish (optional)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream (16 ounces)
3 tablespoons sliced scallions (dark-green parts only), plus more for garnish
Easy Waffle Chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a small bowl, soak porcini in the boiling water until soft, about 20 minutes. Working over the bowl, lift out porcini, and squeeze out liquid. Coarsely chop porcini. Pour liquid through a fine sieve into another bowl, and reserve.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Pour off rendered bacon fat, reserving 1/4 cup. Wipe skillet clean. Coarsely chop bacon.
Return 3 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet. Add leek and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add fresh mushrooms and porcini, then the salt and pepper. Raise heat to high; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add thyme; cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
With an electric mixer, whisk cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add sour cream; whisk until smooth. By hand, stir in mushrooms, three-quarters of the bacon, scallions, and 2 tablespoons porcini liquid. If necessary, add more porcini liquid to reach desired consistency.
Garnish dip with scallions and remaining bacon. If desired, cook sliced mushrooms in remaining tablespoon bacon fat in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Scatter over dip. Serve with waffle chips if desired.

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Gana Moh

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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

sha Syed

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This dip is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful combination of mushrooms, bacon, and cheese.

Gy Yu

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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with crackers and vegetables.

Ntshuxeko Ntshuxeko

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This dip is amazing! It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion. I love the combination of mushrooms, bacon, and cheese.

Abdul latif hamid

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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I loved this dip. It's so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.

Shashi Rai

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This dip is a must-try for any mushroom lover. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love serving it with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, vegetables, and bread.

Gazzi Boy

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I've tried many mushroom dip recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.

Cleophus Mpingu

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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with crackers, vegetables, and even tortilla chips.

MD miftahul islam Adam

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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.

Sidikat Oyinloye

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This was the perfect dip for my Super Bowl party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again next year.

Aabir Das

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I'm not usually a fan of mushroom dip, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.

Rahim Kham

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This dip is amazing! The combination of mushrooms, bacon, and cheese is perfect. I served it with crackers and vegetables and it was gone in minutes.

Salahuddeen Ibrahim

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I made this dip last night and it was delicious! I used a mix of white and cremini mushrooms and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.