Brad's broccoli cheddar risotto. If broccoli-cheddar soup ran off to Italy to gain a bit of the country's culture, I think it would return as this risotto. This simple recipe takes the well-loved brassica and cheese combo and transforms it into a creamy risotto that remains firmly in the family-friendly zone. This is a simple broccoli cheddar risotto recipe: a comforting vegetarian dinner that's easily cooked in a single pan.

Note: Arborio rice is an Italian short-grained rice valued for its high starch content and the subsequent creaminess it brings to risotto. Sometimes I get bored with broccoli — but then I use it in a risotto, and it's like a completely new vegetable. The diced stems retain a nice texture that contrasts with the tender flowers. You can have Brad's broccoli cheddar risotto using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Brad's broccoli cheddar risotto

You need 2 cups of arobio rice.
You need 1 cup of white wine.
It's 3 cups of chicken broth.
Prepare 2 tbs of butter.
Prepare 1 1/2 cups of broccoli florets.
Prepare 8 Oz of American cheese.
Prepare 1/2 tsp of black pepper.

Learn how to make an easy, no stir risotto as a side dish or main dish. My take on Nigella Lawson's Cheddar Cheese Risotto from her book, "Nigella Express". Chicken and broccoli is stirred into a creamy, dreamy cheddar risotto to make one incredible meal! While it cooks, start on the risotto.

Brad's broccoli cheddar risotto instructions

Melt butter I a frying pan. Sauté rice until it just starts to brown..
Mix chicken broth with wine. Add 1 cup at a time. Stirring until liquid is absorbed. When second cup is added, add broccoli..
Cube the American cheese into 1 inch or smaller cubes. Add to rive when last cup of liquid is added..
When rice is done it should be tender and creamy. Add black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy..

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet with deep sides over medium high heat. Heat the chicken stock in a small pot on low heat just to warm it up on the burner. Accent the flavor of fresh broccoli with sweet raisins, smoky bacon, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Stir the salad just before serving to redistribute all the ingredients. If the dressing is too thick, thin it with a little milk.