
14/07/2025
Wicked Bacon Parmesan Risotto Cheese Bomb
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over low heat. In a separate large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the bacon grease until softened. Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the white wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed.
Begin adding the warm broth to the skillet, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, cooked bacon, butter, salt, and pepper.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Form the risotto into golf ball-sized balls, making an indent in the center of each one and filling it with a small cube of mozzarella cheese. Close the balls up and roll them in breadcrumbs. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Serve hot and enjoy the gooey cheese center of these wicked bacon Parmesan risotto cheese bombs.