SLOW-COOKER BACON AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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If you're like us and love risotto, but don't like having to endlessly stir it while it cooks, then this genius hands-off, creamy, cheesy, mushroom and bacon-packed slow-cooker version is for you.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, chopped
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook 10 to 13 minutes, stirring frequently, until bacon is crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to slow cooker.
  • Add mushrooms to drippings in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add shallots to skillet and cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shallots are softened and mushrooms are browned. Add rice and salt and cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice becomes opaque. Add wine; cook and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add broth to slow cooker; stir. Cover and cook on High heat setting 30 minutes. Stir; cook 40 to 60 minutes longer or until rice is just tender but not mushy, and liquid is absorbed.
  • Heat whipping cream in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir cream and Parmesan cheese into rice mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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