This Three Cheese Risotto is a creamy rice dish that is like “Italian Mac n Cheese” as my kids like to say. It is simple and can be made in just 30 minutes.

Three Cheese Risotto served on  plate with 2 basil leaves and fresh grated parmesan cheese

We love risotto and are always willing to try new recipes. My friend, Kelin, gave me a cookbook she made with all her favorite recipes about 6 years ago. I still use it to this very day. One of my favorites in her book is the Three Cheese Risotto. It is like an Italian Mac & Cheese (as quoted by our 8-year-old, Jojo). It’s creamy & cheesy and serves well as either a main course or a side.

Enjoy! XOXO San

How do you make Three Cheese Risotto?

  • In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and season with salt and white pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened.

  • Add the oil and let it simmer for 1 minute. Add the stock and the garlic. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

  • Add the rice and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is creamy and bubbly, approximately 20-30 minutes.

  • Add the butter, cream, and cheese. Simmer for 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Garnish with more cheese if desired.

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SAUCEPAN & SKILLET: So I am a total pan snob after having an assortment of brands in our cupboard over the years. After getting some Calphalon pans on sale at my local grocer, I won’t try anything more. They are affordable and durable – a win, win in our home.

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Looking for more tasty risotto recipes? Try these: Creamy Mushroom Risotto and Tomato Sausage Risotto.

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Three Cheese Risotto

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 325 kcal
This Three Cheese Risotto is a creamy rice dish that is like "Italian Mac n Cheese" as my kids like to say. It is simple and can be made in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup white wine you can substitute this chicken broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and season with salt and white pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened. 
  • Add the oil and let it simmer for 1 minute. Add the stock and the garlic. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the rice and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is creamy and bubbly, approximately 20-30 minutes. 
  • Add the butter, cream, and cheese. Simmer for 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Garnish with more cheese if desired.
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 803mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 14.1mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2.6mg
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My review: I love it when there are leftovers! Garlic bread and arugula salad drizzled with a balsamic glaze completes this, one of my favorite meals.

Kid’s reviews: They love this Italian Mac & Cheese.

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