Mushroom Bacon Dip

6 Slices bacon
1/2 Pound mushrooms, sliced thin
2 Medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Packet onion soup mix
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
8 Ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces) Sour cream
Crackers or small rye bread

In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole, arrange bacon, loosely cover with paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for about 6 minutes until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble. Reserve 2 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Add mushrooms and garlic to reserved drippings, microwave uncovered 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring once. Add soup mix, pepper and cream cheese; combine thoroughly. Decrease heat to medium and microwave uncovered, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in sour cream and bacon. Microwave uncovered at medium 3 minutes or until heated through, stir once. Garnish with additional mushrooms and bacon.
Makes 2 cups