Creamy Bacon Dressing

A very creamy different tasting salad dressing. Not for the calorie conscious. This recipe comes from 'The American Bounty Sampler' from The Culinary Institute of America (1982).

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 48 Tablespoons (3 cups) salad dressing

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, preferably country smoked
• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon prepared brown mustard
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  dashes Tabasco sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cut bacon into julienne strips, place in a skillet and saute' until crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan, using a slotted spoon, and place on paper towels to absorb the grease.
3. Place the garlic and onion in hot bacon fat and saute' over high heat until soft.
4. Remove from the pan with slotted spoon.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine sauteed bacon, garlic and onions with prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, parsley, and honey.
6. Whisk all the ingredients together, using a wire whisk.
7. Add vinegar, mayonnaise, cream, and milk; whisk vigorously until blended.
8. Add ground pepper.
9. Serve on salad greens.