Snowy Day Risotto White Risotto
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with "Snowy Day White Risotto," a rich and creamy dish perfect for chilly evenings. This classic risotto features Arborio rice lovingly stirred to velvety perfection with warm chicken or vegetable stock, a splash of dry white wine, and a decadent blend of heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sautéed onions and garlic lend a subtle depth of flavor, while a final touch of butter creates a luxurious, glossy finish. Seasoned with a whisper of white pepper and garnished with fresh parsley, this risotto offers a restaurant-quality meal that’s both simple and satisfying. Perfect as a standalone dish or served alongside a crisp white wine, this recipe captures the coziness of a snowy day in every creamy bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 5 cups Chicken or vegetable stock, heated
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the chicken or vegetable stock in a saucepan over low heat and keep it warm throughout the cooking process.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid browning.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the Arborio rice, ensuring every grain is coated with the butter and oil mixture. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Pour in the dry white wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring constantly.
Begin adding the warm stock, one ladleful at a time, to the rice. Stir continuously until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding another ladleful. Repeat this process until the rice is creamy and tender but still has a slight bite (al dente). This should take about 20-25 minutes.
Once the rice reaches the desired consistency, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the risotto is smooth and glossy.
Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Adjust if necessary.
Remove from heat and let the risotto rest for a minute before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Pair with a crisp white wine or enjoy as a standalone dish on a cozy snowy day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 8538 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 108.0 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2741 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1047 mg | 22% | |
*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.
