Ingredients
Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Bacon. I used streaky bacon. Leeks. Garlic. Risotto rice. I used Arborio. White wine. Chicken stock. Mascarpone. Parmesan. Pecorino or Grana Padano can be substituted. Salt and pepper. Parsley, for garnish. (optional)
How to make bacon risotto
Can I make risotto ahead?
You can cook the risotto to the point where the rice is half-way cooked (it needs to be quite firm still). Allow to cool completely then continue the cooking approximately 20 minutes before you want to serve the risotto. Leftover risotto can be refrigerated and turned into Arancini. I wouldn’t recommend freezing risotto, the rice tends to be very floury once thawed.
What to serve with bacon risotto
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