Bacon Risotto

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Creamy risotto with crisp bacon. Plate the risotto and add one raw egg yolk to each serving if desired, allowing the diner to break the yolk and stir into the rice.

Submitted by FURFNSLO
Updated on November 28, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces bacon, diced

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; reserve.

  2. Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.

  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion turns golden brown at edges, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice until coated in butter and rice begins to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in 1/3 chicken stock and continue stirring until rice absorbed liquid and turned creamy. Repeat process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. When finished, the rice should be tender, yet slightly firm.

  4. Remove risotto from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmesan cheese, and bacon. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557 Calories
22g Fat
74g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1444mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 178mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.