Monday, March 2, 2009

broccoli cheese risotto

I'm not sure if this qualifies as a risotto, but it's what I'm going to call it- for lack of a better name. It would also make a good casserole... just sprinkle some cheese on top and pop the whole thing in the oven for a bit, until the cheese is browned and bubbly. It's a great meal (or side dish) to make when you don't have much time and want to use up your leftover cooked rice from a previous dish. It's also great if you have a scrawny kid that you need to fatten up. ;)



RECIPE: Broccoli Cheese Risotto

Ingredients:
2 c. broccoli
1/2 med. onion
3/4 c. water
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 c. rice, cooked
1 can cream of chicken/mushroom soup
1-2 c. chicken stock/broth
1/2-1/3 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Dice broccoli and onion, toss into a saucepan with water and a bit of oil, over high heat*. Bring to a boil and reduce heat slightly. Cover and boil until soft. Add more water (or chicken stock) if needed. *{You could also roast the veggies, but I was short on time.}

Once veggies are soft, add in cooked rice, cream of chicken/mushroom soup, chicken stock and cheese. Stir frequently, mixing and melting over medium heat. Add salt/pepper to taste {I like lots of pepper... freshly ground, of course}. Serve warm and enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Mmmmmmm, browned and bubbly cheese, what is there not to love?
    Bec, you continue to delight me with all these great recipes! If I were only so classy as to make MY scrawny kids risotto for their dinner.

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  2. If it wasn't for the stunning good looks letting others know we're sisters, it would be for our good taste... I hadn't looked at this blog for awhile AND just made this 2 nights ago. HOWEVER, my deathbed ridden husband woke up and said it STUNK. AND truth be told, the rice wasn't cooked all the way (story of my life when I try to wing it!) So we fed the neighborhood cats. Funny I haven't seen them around this weekend....(Please, please if colds can be contagious please pass on some of your cooking abilities!!!)

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