14 Risotto Recipes That Will Have You Cooking Like a Gourmet Chef
Get ready to step up your cooking game with these 14 irresistible risotto recipes that will make you feel like a gourmet chef in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer creamy classics or inventive twists, each dish is packed with rich flavors and textures that will impress everyone at the table. Perfect for any occasion, these recipes turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals. Say goodbye to bland dinners and prepare to elevate your culinary skills with these mouthwatering risottos!
Chicken Bacon Risotto
This chicken bacon risotto is a creamy, flavorful (elevated) comfort food that comes together in less than 40 minutes! It is easier to make than you might think and is definitely worth the small bit of effort! Of course, it is so delicious that everyone will ask for seconds!
Smoked Duck and Mushroom Risotto
This smoked duck and mushroom risotto is the epitome of elegant comfort food with its rich and creamy texture and succulent duck meat! I used the leftovers from my smoked duck, but you can always make things easier by picking one up at the store! Trust me, this fabulous risotto is more than worth it!
Lobster Risotto
There’s nothing better than this creamy lobster risotto made at home that copies the Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen recipe. I have always loved the look (and tantalizing taste!) of the creamy risotto rice dish and I have spent MANY hours perfecting this popular copycat recipe for you to make at home.
Prawn Risotto
This creamy prawn risotto (also known as shrimp risotto) is a fabulous gourmet dish that is easy to make and impossible to say no to! Plump, juicy prawns and rich Parmesan risotto go together so perfectly, it’s a match made in heaven!
Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds
Make this delicious Apple Risotto loaded with apple flavors in 35 minutes. Apple Risotto is a delicious side dish or meal on its own, topped with crunchy Marcona almonds. Follow my no-stir risotto method for the creamiest, easiest risotto!
Baked Pumpkin Risotto
This Baked Pumpkin Risotto is made with brown rice, making it a healthier option than standard risotto. It’s rich and creamy in spite of being vegan and dairy free, and since it’s baked there’s almost no stirring required.
Mushroom Truffle Risotto
Make the best no-stir Mushroom Truffle Risotto in under 40 minutes. Loaded with flavor from mushrooms, white truffle oil and white wine it’s a great dinner party dish that’s sure to impress. Just don’t tell them how easy it was to make!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto is a fall favorite around here. With slightly sweet and savory flavors and gorgeous orange color, this meatless entree or side dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors on a nice Autumn night.
Parmesan Risotto Recipe to Make at Home
This parmesan risotto recipe is wonderfully delicious and perfect for an impressive dinner. If you follow my instructions, you will have a spectacularly creamy, delicious, cheesy risotto in no time.
Chicken and Pea Risotto
This pea and chicken risotto recipe is pure comfort food! Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make… there’s really nothing to it! Minimal prep time, only a few ingredients and no fuss. Italian food at its best.
Beef Risotto
This is one hearty beef risotto recipe you don’t want to miss out on. If you love a good old pasta Bolognese recipe and a delicious risotto, there is no reason why you can’t combine the flavours of both to make one stellar dish. Finally, you don’t need to choose between the two any more!
Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus & Lemon
Make this super easy no-stir Smoked Salmon Risotto in just 30 minutes! Loaded with amazing lemon, asparagus and cold smoked salmon flavor and sure to quickly become your go-to dinner party dish.
Sage Parsnip Risotto
This creamy risotto will blow your socks off! This is a meal that the whole family will fall in love with! So easy to make and so amazing to eat!
Creamy Mushroom Truffle Risotto Recipe
This truffle mushroom risotto is perfect for your next dinner party or date night! It’s incredibly flavorful, decadent, with a lot of truffle infused into every level.
