Side Dish

Italian Bacon and Tomato Risotto

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10 min

total time

30 min

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what you need

8 slices bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth

1 cup milk

1 tsp. parsley flakes

1/3 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided

make it

COOK bacon and onions in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally; drain.

ADD rice, tomatoes, broth, milk and parsley; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min.

STIR in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min. before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

kraft kitchens tips

Jazz It Up

Prepare as directed, adding chopped cooked seafood or any of your favourite chopped vegetables, such as green beans, red peppers, well-drained thawed frozen spinach or a blend of your favourite mushrooms along with the Parmesan cheese.

Substitute

Substitute 1/2 cup dry white wine for 1/2 cup of the broth.

Shortcut

Traditional risotto takes 45 min. to make. Our simplified version only takes 30 min.!

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Really good, we didn't like the cherry tomatoes in it though. I might try some drained canned diced tomatoes next time, but over all very tasty
posted by SweetTigerlily | on 1/10/2011

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Super Good!! Used italian sausages instead of bacon and sauteed mushrooms with the onions, my italian husband absolutely loved it! He couldn't believe it was made with instant rice ;-)
posted by a cook | on 11/27/2007

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Was awsome! Whole family loved it. I added more bacon and I added mushrooms. That was really good. Makes great left overs. Will make again.
posted by lisasnowman | on 9/11/2007

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We found the flavours didn't blend well. Seemed like we were eating rice with tomatoes and bacon (and green peppers - since it recommended adding your fave veggies).
posted by honey__67 | on 8/27/2007

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It was quick and easy to make, and my husband loved it! Reheats well the next day as well.
posted by a cook | on 2/28/2007

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I would reduce the amount of parm and bacon the next time because I found it a little too salty. Otherwise it was good.
posted by jackie.c | on 2/17/2007

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Quite tasty!! I love tomatoes and rice together no matter what, but this combination with the bacon was absolutely delicious!!
posted by a cook | on 1/4/2007

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This great as l can adjust the quantities to suit the occasion.
posted by golliwog | on 12/20/2006

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I actually crave this. Its just as good left over as it is the first day. Make sure you crisp the bacon up though.
posted by malloryw | on 10/19/2006

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A new family favourite.
posted by heatherb | on 4/25/2006