Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto
This creamy risotto combines smoky, crisp bacon with tender Arborio rice, softened onion and garlic, and a rich chicken-stock base. Butter and grated Parmesan lend a smooth, cheesy finish, making it a comforting choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a relaxed special meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; reserve.
- 2
Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
- 3
Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion turns golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice until coated in butter and beginning to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in chicken stock and continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid and turned creamy. Repeat the process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. When finished, the rice should be tender yet slightly firm.
- 4
Remove risotto from heat; stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and bacon. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.
- Calories 574.38 kcal High 29%
- Protein 33.26 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 61.94 g 23%
- Total Fat 20.55 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 10.0 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1151.06 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.29 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 168.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 142.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 27.56 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 574.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto healthy?
- Creamy Bacon Parmesan Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 574.38 calories and 33.26 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1151.06 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.0 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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