Beat The Blues Blue Cheese Risotto Recipe

Ingredients for Beat The Blues Blue Cheese Risotto

• 2 tablespoons butter
• Olive Oil
• Leeks
• Garlic Cloves
• Smoked Bacon
• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
• Dry White Wine
• Chicken Stock
• Fresh Sage
• Lemon, Juice And Zest Of
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Beat The Blues Blue Cheese Risotto

1. Finely chop the shallot and garlic.
2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the Arborio rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Pour in 1/2 cup of the white wine and stir until absorbed.
6. Add 1 cup of hot broth, stirring continuously until absorbed. Continue adding broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding more. This process should take about 20-25 minutes.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and blue cheese during the last few minutes of cooking, until melted and creamy.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley (optional).