Bacon Risotto with Peas (Recipe for Printing)
Creamy Arborio rice, crispy bacon, and spring peas come together for a warming dish perfect for a March or early spring dinner. Comforting, easy, and ideal for families. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
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6 slices bacon
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or white long grain rice
→ Liquids
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3 cups chicken broth, divided
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Vegetables
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15 ounce can sweet peas, rinsed and drained
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Place bacon slices in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly crisped.
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Remove bacon and transfer to paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and reserve. Retain rendered bacon fat in skillet.
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Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened, approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in minced garlic and Arborio rice. Continue to stir and cook until the rice becomes slightly translucent.
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Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir continuously until most of the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
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Add the second cup of broth, continuing to stir and cook until absorbed. Repeat the process with the remaining broth, ensuring each addition is mostly absorbed before pouring the next.
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Begin by adding half of the heavy cream. Stir frequently until all cream is absorbed by the rice. Add the remaining half and cook, stirring, until two-thirds of the liquid is absorbed.
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Fold in the rinsed and drained sweet peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the peas are heated through.
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Remove from heat. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Stir in the crumbled bacon immediately before serving and present risotto warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Stirring the rice frequently creates a creamy texture and prevents sticking. Add liquids gradually for a proper consistency.