Grammy's Kitchen ยท Risotto ยท Cozy Bacon and Mushroom Risotto

One of 89 risotto recipes we measured

Cozy Bacon and Mushroom Risotto

from iowagirleats.com

It ranks #2 of 89 for grain distinctness among the risotto recipes we compared.

hands-on35m
waitingnone
makes4
each$1.23
kcal389
levelintermediate

The formula

Every ingredient resolved to grams, expressed against the recipe's own base โ€” next to the median of all 89.

this recipe typical
liquid681%453%
fat0%15%
protein add14%22%
vegetables and beans123%38%
aromatics3%6%

Where it stands out

  • #2 of 89 for grain distinctness

Adapts cleanly: egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free (documented swaps, applied on the dish page)

Ingredients

Weights computed by us.

1200 g5 cups chicken broth
4 slices bacon (chopped)
3 small or 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only, halved, washed then chopped)
227 g8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 shallot (chopped)
salt and pepper
6 g2 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
185 g1 cup arborio rice
59 g1/4 cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio recommended)
6 g1 Tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
25 g1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method: 4 steps, published by iowagirleats.com โ€” open the original โ†— or use bake mode for a follow-along with a screen that stays on.

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