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Cheese risotto made with cauliflower rice in a white dish topped with freshly chopped parsley served with a silver fork.
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Cheese Risotto

Indulge in the creamy delight of Cheese Risotto! This Italian classic, crafted with butter, garlic, heavy whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese, offers a rich and cheesy flavor profile that's simply irresistible. Perfect for any meal, this recipe is easy to make and sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cheese risotto
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Rice rice of choice
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Shredded Parmesan optional

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for cheese risotto on the countertop.
  • Grate garlic with a grater or mince and set aside.
    Ingredients for cheese risotto on the countertop.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, stir in and cook rice until tender, approximately 1-2 minutes.
    Rice in a frying pan with butter.
  • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, grated garlic, salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Cook 3-5 minutes.
    Cheese risotto being cooked in a frying pan.
  • Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve hot!
    Cheese risotto served on a plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1446IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 1mg