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Bacon Risotto Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Indulge in the creamy and savory flavors of this Bacon Risotto Recipe. The crispy bacon, creamy rice, and cheesy parmesan come together to create a delightful dish that will satisfy your taste buds.


Ingredients

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  • Main Ingredients:

    • 1 cup Arborio rice
    • 4 rashes of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 onion
    • 3 tablespoon parmesan cheese
    • 4 cups chicken stock (broth)
  • Seasoning:

    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional:

    • 2 tablespoon oil or butter
  • Garnish:

    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Fry Bacon: In a pan, fry bacon until crispy and browned. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Onion: In the same pan, sauté finely chopped onion until golden.
  3. Cook Rice: Add rice, stir, and cook until translucent.
  4. Add Stock: Pour in stock one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed.
  5. Combine: Return bacon, season with pepper, and garnish with parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use a non-stick pan for cooking to prevent rice from sticking.
  • If bacon doesn’t leave enough fat, add oil or butter for sautéing the onion.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg