RISOTTO WITH BACON & PEAS

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Add the savory surprise of bacon with Risotto with Bacon & Peas. Risotto with Bacon & Peas utilizes a blend of chicken broth, Parmesan and cream cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings, 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups medium-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or just until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add rice and garlic; cook 3 min. or until rice is opaque, stirring frequently. Gradually add 1/2 can broth; cook and stir 3 min. or until broth is completely absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, stirring in cream cheese with the last addition of broth and cooking 5 min. or cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
Stir in peas; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon, parsley and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 9 g