FONTINA RISOTTO CAKES WITH FRESH CHIVES

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Tender risotto is favored with Parmesan and Fontina cheeses in these addictively crispy cakes.

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Rice     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Parmesan     White Wine     Winter     Parsley     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
1/2 cup (packed) coarsely grated Fontina cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 large egg yolk
2 large eggs
Canola oil (for frying)
Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep warm. Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine; stir until absorbed, about 30 seconds. Add broth, 1/3 cup at a time, and simmer until rice is just tender and risotto is creamy, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more, and stirring often, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 6 tablespoons Parmesan and butter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread risotto in 13x9x2-inch pan and cool completely.
  • Mix 1/2 cup panko, Fontina cheese, parsley, chopped chives, and 1 egg yolk into risotto. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; flatten to 2-inch rounds. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Set another rimmed baking sheet in oven. Beat 2 eggs in shallow bowl to blend. Place 1 cup panko in another shallow bowl. Dip risotto cakes into beaten egg, then into panko to coat. Pour enough canola oil into large skillet to coat bottom; heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté risotto cakes until crisp and brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet in oven.
  • Serve risotto cakes sprinkled with cheese and garnished with chives.

Sanoj Sanoj
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I give these risotto cakes a 2 out of 5. They were okay, but not great.


rubaia jessy
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I would not recommend this recipe. The risotto cakes were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out well.


Malik khuzaima
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These risotto cakes were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't have much flavor.


Connor 123
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I thought these risotto cakes were just okay. They were a bit bland and I didn't really taste the fontina cheese or the chives.


Hassan Bilal
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These risotto cakes were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with less cheese and more vegetables.


abayomi racheal
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I'm not a big fan of risotto, but I thought these risotto cakes were pretty good. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the fontina cheese and chives gave them a nice flavor.


Nat V
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These risotto cakes were good, but I think they would have been better with a different cheese. I used fontina because that's what the recipe called for, but I think a sharper cheese would have been better.


Catelyn Ramirez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my risotto cakes fell apart when I tried to fry them. I think I might have overcooked the risotto.


Bright Monday Israel
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These risotto cakes were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I'll stick to regular risotto next time.


Orbott A
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I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto cakes turned out too dry. I think I would add a bit more liquid next time.


Pokemon Collect
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These risotto cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with a stronger cheese, like Parmesan or Asiago.


Cristian Villalobos
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I love risotto cakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. The fontina cheese was melted and gooey, and the chives added a nice touch of freshness.


Bilal Saddal
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These risotto cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used arborio rice and it cooked perfectly. The fontina cheese and chives gave them a delicious flavor.


Chukwuma Jennifer
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I was a bit skeptical about making risotto cakes, but I'm so glad I did! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The fontina cheese and chives were a great combination.


Dave Robinson
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These risotto cakes were delicious! The fontina cheese melted perfectly and the chives added a nice pop of flavor. I served them with a roasted tomato sauce and they were the perfect comfort food.


Shiva Dutta Devkota
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I've made these risotto cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I like to add a bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to mine.


Canon Hoelzer
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These risotto cakes were a hit at my dinner party! The fontina cheese added a rich and creamy flavor, and the fresh chives gave them a bright, herbaceous note. I served them with a simple green salad and they were the perfect light and flavorful meal