Tasty Tuesdays: Bacon, Mushroom, & Artichoke Risotto

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A few weeks ago I was browsing the cheese case at the store and picked up a block of Taleggio cheese knowing that I was going to make risotto with it.  Taleggio is a soft, sharp Italian cheese.  I found this recipe from Framed Cooks for risotto with Taleggio and artichokes.  I adapted the recipe to make it my own and also added a few other ingredients.

Ingredients:

2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped

- 1/2 cup onion, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, chopped

-1 cup artichoke hearts, frozen or canned (if frozen, thaw before use), chopped

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 4 cups chicken stock

- 1 cup arborio rice

- 3/4 cup white wine

- 1/2 cup Taleggio cheese, cubed into small pieces

- 1 tablespoon butter

- fresh grated Parmesan, optional

- green onions or chives, optional

1.  Heat chicken stock in saucepan over medium heat and keep warm.  Meanwhile, In another saucepan heat olive oil.  Add onion and garlic and cook for two minutes over medium-high heat.

2.  Add mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft.  Add bacon and stir.

3.  Add rice to mixture and saute for two more minutes.  Add wine and stir until wine is absorbed.

4.  Start adding chicken stock, one ladle at a time. Stir constantly. Wait until each ladle of stock is absorbed before adding the next one. Continue until rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

5.  When rice is cooked, add artichoke hearts, cheese, and 1 tablespoon of butter.  Keep heat on low and stir until all cheese is melted.  Remove from heat and serve immediately.

6.  For serving, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chives or green onions, if desired.

I LOVED this risotto.  It tasted just like one you would order at a restaurant - I love when that happens!  Definitely will be making this one again.

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