Main dishes

Italian Bacon and Tomato Risotto

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kraft

The traditional rice dish needs a long cooking time and constant stirring to get its signature creamy texture, but not with this ultra-quick and delicious shortcut!

time

prep:

10 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

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What You Need

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

onion, chopped

cups instant white rice, uncooked

cup halved cherry tomatoes

can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

cup milk

1/2

tsp. parsley flakes

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Make It

COOK bacon and onions in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally; drain.

ADD next 5 ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 5 min.

STIR in 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 1/2 cup dry white wine for 1/2 cup of the broth.

Special Extra

Prepare as directed, adding chopped cooked seafood or any of your favorite chopped vegetables, such as green beans, red peppers, well-drained thawed frozen spinach or a blend of your favorite mushrooms, along with the Parmesan cheese.

Shortcut

Traditional risotto takes 45 min. to make. Our simplified version only takes 30 min.!

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a cook

posted:1/2/2012

This is one of my family's favorite recipe's. Love it, thank you!

lkjohnson01

posted:12/15/2009

This recipe is awesome. it can be changed to suit your taste or your mood. I always substitute Feta cheese for the parmesan..very yummy, it's a staple in my house. We make it at least every other week.

a cook

posted:12/1/2008

Try using German or Polish sausge. It turns this side dish into a main dish. It has become a family favorite in my home.

DMDN

posted:9/30/2008

Made this numerous times and will many times. Rice is not a favorite of my husband, but he likes this recipe. Add some saute chicken and you have a quick delicious dinner.

teram13

posted:9/23/2008

I'm making this recipe for the second time tonight! It was a hit the first time. Great for a cool night!

a cook

posted:12/11/2007

Not too often I am asked to make something new, again. This was one that everyone raved about. Went well with grilled chicken!

shutterspeed25

posted:10/16/2007

easy to make. we liked it but weren't super crazy for it. it was something new and different.

sandymom2

posted:8/19/2007

I have made this twice now. The first time exactly as stated and we enjoyed it. The second time I added portabella mushrooms instead of the tomatoes and added Romano and asiago cheeses. It was perfect for us. We will make it again.

a cook

posted:6/21/2007

Easy to make and taste SO good!

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