CHEDDAR CHEESE RISOTTO

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Risotto is perfect when you want to make a special dish. Adding white wine and Dijon mustard at the beginning of the cooking process adds richness to the risotto. The Arborio rice is cooked al dente and it's not mushy. Melting cheddar cheese adds to the creaminess. This would make a delicious main course for a special dinner, or...

Provided by Melanie Young

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 baby leeks or fat scallions, finely sliced
1 1/2 c risotto rice (Arborio rice)
1/2 c white wine
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
4 c hot vegetable stock
1 c chopped cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp chopped chives

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter and oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Cook the leeks or scallions until softened.
  • 2. Add rice and stir for around 1 minute. Then turn up the heat to medium-high. Add the wine and Dijon mustard. Stir until wine is absorbed.
  • 3. Ladle in hot vegetable stock. Let each ladleful become absorbed before adding the next one. Stir constantly.
  • 4. Stir and ladle until rice is al dente and all vegetable stock is absorbed (around 20 minutes).
  • 5. Then add cheese and stir into the rice until it melts.
  • 6. Remove pan from heat and continue to stir. Spoon into a serving bowl or directly onto plates. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

Raj Chowdhury
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I love this recipe! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Sarah Joseph
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This risotto is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


WORLD MUSIC
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


HajiYousaf Khan
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This risotto was a disaster! The rice was overcooked and the cheese was rubbery.


Ifeanyi Okwuokenye
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The risotto was a little bland, but it was easy to make.


Karen Ely
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This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Nick Wesson
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Victor Odotiza
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This risotto was so easy to make and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.


Deborah Beauty
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect comfort food.


Ekundayo Mayowa David
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This risotto was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


Oratilwe Mogoje
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Madelyn Toledo
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This risotto was a disaster! The rice was overcooked and the cheese was rubbery.


DB_ Daniyal
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The risotto was a little bland, but it was easy to make.


Allan Morrow
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This risotto was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Mahim Prodhan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Bivika Gurung
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This risotto was delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the rice was cooked just right.


Sybil Booysen
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I've made this risotto several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Castor Hernandez
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This risotto was a hit with my family! The cheese flavor was rich and creamy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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