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Cheesy Bacon Risotto recipe
A creamy, savoury risotto finished with crisp bacon and melted cheese for a comforting, restaurant-style supper. Rich and glossy, it makes the most of simple ingredients with a satisfying salty depth.
40 min · Medium · Italian Jump to method
Ingredients
- 150g Bacon
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- 160g Arborio Rice
- 1 Onion
- 750ml Vegetable Stock
- 20g Butter
- 100ml White Wine
- 30g Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 787 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg |
Why this works
Rich, energy-dense risotto with a good protein content, but high in saturated fat and sodium.
Protein and calcium. Bacon, cheddar and parmesan provide a substantial protein hit, alongside calcium for bone health.
Sodium load. Vegetable stock, bacon and cheese make this dish relatively high in sodium, so it may not suit a low-salt diet.
Low fibre. White arborio rice and a small amount of onion provide limited fibre, so this is not especially gut-friendly.
Method
- Put the vegetable stock in a saucepan and keep it at a gentle simmer.
- In a separate large pan, cook the bacon over a medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving a little fat in the pan.
- Add the onion and butter to the pan and cook gently until softened.
- Stir in the arborio rice and cook for 1 minute until the grains look glossy.
- Pour in the white wine, if using, and stir until absorbed.
- Add the hot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring often and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Continue for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and creamy.
- Stir through the grated cheese and most of the bacon. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with the remaining bacon and a little extra cheese if desired.
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