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Risotto with cheddar, bacon, and greens

creamy risotto loaded with cheese, bacon and greens. Pure comfort!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 746kcal
Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbs butter
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups kale stems removed, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet
  • Add rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of broth and stir constantly until absorbed.
  • Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, until absorbed, and all the broth is used up.
  • Reduce heat and add cheddar in batches, stirring until melted.
  • Add bacon, stir.
  • Add kale, stir and cover until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 2143mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2310IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 4mg