Best Creamy Pancetta Rice Recipes

Creamy Pancetta Dressing image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups dressing, 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups roughly cut pancetta
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
3 heads iceberg lettuce, quartered and cleaned

Steps:

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive and heat. When the oil is hot, add pancetta and saute, and caramelize for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir onion into mixture, toss and saute for another 10 minutes, until the onion begins to brown. Add garlic, thyme, and cider vinegar, and remove from heat. Allow mixture to cool for about a 1/2 an hour.
Place cooled mixture into bowl, add mayonnaise and sour cream. Season with black pepper, to taste. Serve over iceberg wedges.

Creamy Pancetta Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup, uncooked Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice
½ lb trimmed pancetta or bacon, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup half and half
1 ½ cups sweetened, dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pistachios
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Enjoy the bold flavors of this Italian inspired recipe made with our 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice.
Step 1 Prepare our Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice according to package directions.
Step 2 Brown the finely trimmed pancetta and chopped onion in large skillet over medium heat. Cook until onion begins to brown, the process will take about 8 minutes.
Step 3 Add half & half dairy and bring to boil.
Step 4 Remove the skillet from heat. Add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Serve right away, topping with more nuts and cranberries.

Pistachio, Cream and Pancetta Brown Rice image

Provided by Carolina® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup, uncooked Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice
½ lb trimmed pancetta or bacon, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup half and half
1 ½ cups sweetened, dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pistachios
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Try this undeniably complex rice dish as a side with your next rotisserie chicken or make a batch as a unique lunch option for the week.
Step 1 Prepare our Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice according to package directions.
Step 2 Brown the finely trimmed pancetta and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onion begins to brown, the process will take about 8 minutes.
Step 3 Add half & half dairy and bring to boil.
Step 4 Remove the skillet from heat. Add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Serve right away, topping with more nuts and cranberries.