Salads & sides

Creamy Blue Cheese Risotto

photo by:kraft

Flecked with prosciutto, peas, mushrooms and onions, this traditional creamy Italian rice dish is also flavored with garlic, Parmesan and blue cheese.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

35 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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what you need

1/4

lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips

tsp. olive oil, divided

cups sliced mushrooms

medium onion, finely chopped

cloves garlic, minced

pkg. (12 oz.) Arborio rice, uncooked (about 1-3/4 cups)

cups chicken broth, divided

cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2

cup DI GIORNO Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/4

cup ATHENOS Blue Cheese

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

Make It

COOK and stir prosciutto in 1 tsp. of the oil in large skillet on medium heat until crispy. Remove prosciutto from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Add mushrooms, onions, garlic, rice and remaining 3 tsp. oil to skillet; stir until rice is evenly coated with oil. Cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.

ADD 1 cup of the broth, cooking and stirring constantly until broth is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, adding broth 1 cup at a time and cooking until rice is tender but firm.

STIR in peas, Parmesan cheese and blue cheese; cook until cheeses are completely melted, stirring frequently. Spoon onto serving platter. Top with the prosciutto; sprinkle with parsley.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Great Substitute

Substitute 1 cup frozen chopped asparagus spears for the peas.

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gilta22

posted:10/2/2012

This was a huge hit with the family. Have already been asked to make this again.

LindsiD6

posted:3/8/2012

One of my favorite risotto recipes!

kposkie1

posted:3/14/2011

This recipe turned out great and was a huge hit at our house, even my 4 year old ate it all! The only modification I was was I left out the peas since we aren't huge fans of peas. Otherwise made the recipe straight as it is. Will definately be making this one again.

lilbritt_82

posted:3/19/2010

This was good. I substituted bacon for proscuitto and used baby bella mushrooms. Had a good flavor.

anthonymilinda

posted:1/10/2010

We all LOVED this Risotto. Even the kids! It is VERY FILLING! we made it our meal. I even added this recipe to the cookbook that I am working on for the kids when they are grown.

NicoleFlood

posted:1/4/2008

A little time consuming, but delicious!

KellySue723

posted:10/17/2005

Very good. I used bacon instead of prosciutto and skipped the mushrooms (not a fan), but still had great flavor. A little time consuming, but worth it.

a cook

posted:1/16/2005

Very good recipe.

trabo

posted:6/24/2004

Risotto is my Husband's favourite meal and he really enjoyed this one. I also added finely chopped celery at the beginning stages which gave it even more flavour!

spicy15f

posted:7/7/2003

I think this was the first time I made a meal where I have included blue cheese. This recipe tasted quite good.