PORCINI HAM RISOTTO

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Milder in flavor than other hard cheeses, fontinella can be found in the specialty cheese section of your local grocery store.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1 cup white wine
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, warmed
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
5 ounces fontinella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, soak mushrooms in boiling water for 5 minutes or until completely hydrated; drain. In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and shallots in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in rice until completely coated with butter. Add wine; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until wine is absorbed. Add one can of broth; cook and stir until broth is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, adding one can at a time. Stir in the ham, cheese, salt and pepper; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.