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Bacon and Leek Risotto

Creamy Italian-style risotto with smoky bacon and tender leeks, perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Risotto Base
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 leeks sliced
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
  2. Soften leeks and onion in bacon fat.
  3. Toast rice, deglaze with wine, and add broth gradually.
  4. Finish with butter, cheese, and bacon.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.