Cheddar Cheese Risotto
NeedTaste |Takes some time, but worth it. This dish will serve 2 if used as a main dish. I prefer to serve it as a side dish. If I use it as a main dish, I like to pair it with a green salad. If you want to save prep time, use pre-shredded cheese.. Risotto is perfect when you want to make a special dish. Adding white wine and Dijon mustard at the beginning of the cooking process adds richness to the risotto. The Arborio rice is cooked al dente and it's not mushy. Melting cheddar cheese adds to the creaminess. This would make a delicious main course for a special dinner, or be the perfect side for a meal. The trick is to stir constantly and cook the rice on low medium heat. It's a process, but risotto is worth it. This is a real winner.
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INGREDIENTS :
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 - baby leeks or fat scallions
finely sliced
1 1/2 cup(s) risotto rice (Arborio rice)
1/2 cup(s) white wine
1/2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
4 cup(s) hot vegetable stock
1 cup(s) chopped cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon(s) chopped chives