Bacon risotto with Mascarpone

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4.5

45 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    549 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Bacon risotto with Mascarpone

Mascarpone makes this bacon risotto with leeks ultra creamy. It's an easy, deceptively impressive meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 250 g (½lb) Bacon sliced
  • 2 leeks finely chopped (approximately 1 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 4-6 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp mascarpone
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place the bacon in a cold deep pan. Set the pan over medium heat and allow to cook, letting the fat render from the bacon, until the bacon is done to your preference.
  2. Remove the bacon and set aside. Pour the fat from the pan, leaving 1-2 tablespoons behind.
  3. In the same pan you cooked the bacon, add the leeks and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add the rice and stir, cooking for a minute. Pour in the wine and cook until absorbed, stirring regularly.
  5. Add the stock, one ladle at a time, cooking and stirring continuously until the rice is cooked to your preference. This will take 20-25 minutes.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the mascarpone, Parmesan and bacon then season to taste.
  7. Serve with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 92g (31%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 806mg (34%) Potassium 415mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 808IU (16%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 92g 31%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 806mg 34%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 808IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%

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

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