Bacon Risotto

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 03, 2010

Yum!!! This risotto is absolutely amazing. I lived in Italy for three years and this recipe tastes completely authentic. I used cubed Pancetta instead of bacon and shallots instead of onions, doubled the Parmesan cheese, then added diced Roma tomatoes and frozen peas right before serving. It was so good that my husband and I both went back for seconds and then ate the remainder for lunch the next day! It took almost exactly 20 minutes to absorb all of the broth. It took a lot of stirring, but it was so worth it. Can't wait to make this again!

—ALEXISOLSEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 10, 2010

Good simple base for a Risotto - lacked some "interestingness" but worked well as a family meal. I'd probably substitute the bacon with Italian sausage in the future for a bit more interest

—Goldfish Stew

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May 10, 2010

This is a delicious risotto recipe! And yes, I did make changes. I threw in 1/4 cup of white wine after sauteeing the onion and rice, which is what most risotto recipes call for. I also tossed in some parsley with the parmesan, cheese and bacon. Wonderful. As for those who don't like people giving high ratings to a recipe they've modified, well, I think that's the beauty of this site. You have the basic recipe, which is fine. But if you're like me and are a experienced home cook, you can look at the variations and see how it can be made better or to your own liking. Sure, it'd be great to be able to make a recipe as written, then make it again with your own additions, but who the heck has time for that?

—BarbD

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Dec 02, 2009

this was amazing! so worth the time it took to stir it constantly! i also sauteed some sliced fresh mushrooms in a bit of the bacon grease and added those at the end with the bacon. it was so creamy and savory, I actually licked the serving spoon - I can do that, I live alone!

—jewels621

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May 10, 2010

This is DELICIOUS - my whole family absolutely loves it. The second time I made it I modified just a little, using turkey bacon and organic / low-sodium chicken stock and it was still wonderful. I can never make enough, we always finish every last bite! A MUST TRY!

—Diane L

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May 10, 2010

I have to disagree with one post~I like the modifications that people sometimes use on recipes. That's part of the fun of cooking...experimenting. I like to see what other people have done to make the recipe better, and besides, everybody has different tastes and dietary restrictions, so, in my opinion, modifications are definitely a good thing:)

—jen

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Jan 13, 2010

I used shallots instead of onions in this and used less bacon and less rice because I make risotto every two weeks or so for my family of three and know that we always have leftovers when I use one cup of rice. I added some fresh basil and tomatoes right at the end of cooking, before I added the parm and butter and this was delicious. Both my husband and my toddler loved this dish, which is saying something. Excellent recipe- and our house smells divine in the aftermath.

—MissMaudie

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Apr 26, 2010

Wow! If I could give this 10 stars, I would! Excellent flavor and well worth the indulgence. I used a mix of rice, barley, and spelt instead of just rice and I cooked the onions, garlic, and rice mix in the bacon drippings and didn't use any butter. I didn't have any Parmesan, so I used a handful of shredded Italian cheeses. Even as a main dish, I think that this would make more than 4 servings - more like 6-8. That's ok for us since we're looking forward to the leftovers!

—Erika

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Nutrition

Calories
557 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
73.8 g
24%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
21.5 g
33%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
15.9 g
32%

Sodium
1541 mg
62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Risotto

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 557
Calories from Fat: 193

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.5g 33 %
Saturated Fat 11g 55 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 1541mg 62 %
** Potassium 178mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 73.8g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 15.9g 32 %
Sugars 2g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 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.