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cheesy crock pot risotto in a blue and white bowl with a silver spoon
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Cheesy Crockpot Risotto

Cheesy crock pot risotto means you don't have to stand at your stove to make sure you get perfect, creamy risotto each time. This easy recipe lets the slow cooker do the work for you while you go about the rest of your day and get ready to enjoy a delicious side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Arborio Rice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white whine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded/grated cheese of your choice* I used 1 cup cheddar and 1/2 colby jack

Instructions

  • Pour olive oil into your slow cooker and turn it on high.
  • Pour the Arborio Rice into slow cooker, and stir well to coat in olive oil. Allow to start cooking for a a few minutes while you gather up the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour white wine, chicken broth and water into slow cooker. Add in minced garlic and stir well. Let cook for 90 minutes.
  • At the 90 minute mark, open slow cooker, stir and see if any additional liquid is needed. If so, add a small amount of water (about 1/4 cup).
  • From this point forward, watch risotto closely, checking every ten minutes or so to see if it’s done. As soon as it is tender and soaked up most of the liquid, it is ready.
  • Add cheese to slow cooker and stir gently to combine (putting the lid back on the slow cooker for a minute or two will help it melt if needed).
  • Serve immediately & enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't rush to add the liquid ingredients into the slow cooker after you add the rice. You want the rice to have a few minutes to toast to add depth of flavor.
  • After the first 90 minutes, you will need to stir the rice pretty frequently until it is tender.
  • The risotto is done when it is tender and the majority of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Planning to serve this to kids? I will often replace the white wine with chicken broth, and stick with kid friendly cheeses like cheddar or even American.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 3mg