Mushroom and Bacon Dip

Description
Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes about 2 cups dip

Ingredients

 * 6 slices bacon
 * ½ lb mushrooms, sliced thin
 * 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 envelope onion soup mix
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
 * ½ pt. (8 oz) sour cream
 * crackers or small rye bread

Directions

 * 1) In 2 quart microwave safe casserole, arrange bacon, loosely cover with paper towel.
 * 2) Microwave at high 6 minutes until crisp.
 * 3) Remove bacon and crumble.
 * 4) Reserve 2½ tablespoons drippings.
 * 5) Add mushrooms and garlic to reserved drippings, microwave uncovered 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring once.
 * 6) Add soup mix and pepper, and cream cheese, combine thoroughly.
 * 7) Decrease heat to med.
 * 8) And microwave uncovered, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
 * 9) Stir in sour cream and bacon.
 * 10) Microwave uncovered at medium 3 minutes or until heated through, stir once garnish with additional mushrooms and bacon.