6 slices bacon
1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 envelope Lipton Recipe onion soup mix
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 pt. (8 oz.) sour cream
assorted sliced breads or crackers

In skillet, cook bacon. Remove and crumble. Reserve 2 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Add mushrooms and garlic to reserved drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is almost evaporated. Add onion soup mix and pepper, then cream cheese. Combine thoroughly. Simmer, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Stir in sour cream and bacon; heat through. Garnish, if desired, with parsley, mushrooms and bacon. Serve with assorted bread.