Creamy Bacon Rice
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Bacon Rice recipe, a decadent twist on classic risotto that’s both rich and irresistibly satisfying. Featuring crispy, smoky bacon folded into velvety Arborio rice, this dish is infused with the creamy goodness of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a luxurious texture. Perfectly balanced with savory notes of sautéed onion and garlic, each bite is packed with flavor. The slow addition of chicken or vegetable broth ensures a tender, creamy consistency that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, this quick 40-minute recipe makes an elegant side dish or hearty main course for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: creamy bacon rice, rich risotto recipe, bacon risotto, comfort food, easy Arborio rice recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 small Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, to lightly toast the rice.
Slowly add the chicken or vegetable broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Repeat this process until the rice is tender and creamy, about 20 minutes.
Once the rice is fully cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined and creamy.
Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Creamy Bacon Rice while it’s warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.1 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.3 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 6020 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
