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Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon

November 3, 2015

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I just love the how the depth of flavor in this dish of pumpkin and spices are so alluring!   

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They ate spoonful after spoonful and I still hadn’t really told them what they were eating.

It’s funny how sometimes I keep it a secret until they tell me how much they like it.

This was one of those dishes,

I wasn’t sure how it would go over with everyone that I mixed pumpkin and bacon together.

For me it’s a perfect pair.

I was happy to hear they loved it too.

This dish makes a large amount, but you would have been able to tell by how quickly it was consumed.

I think fall is finally upon us!

The clocks have changed and there was a slightly cool breeze in the air.

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Risotto is not difficult to make,

and the time it takes is well worth it.

It’s creamy and delicious and one of the most delicious comfort foods.

One of the best parts about this recipe is I typically have the needed items on hand.

I always have bacon in my fridge. Cooked, uncooked a fridge is not complete without bacon in it!

I stock up on canned pumpkin each fall to have enough just in case there is the dreaded “shortage” which I heard there was this year, so I stocked up plenty.

This recipe is one of the reasons. It will be making its way into our menu plans regularly.

Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon
 
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup bacon (I used cooked crumbled bacon)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (according to taste)
  • additional 1/4 cup bacon for topping when finished cooking.
Instructions
  1. I cooked this risotto in a cast iron skillet. And didn't need to heat the broth as cast iron won't cool down as the liquid is added. If you are using a metal pan, heat the chicken broth first so the mixture does not cool down each time you add broth.
  2. Begin by heating skillet, add butter, onion garlic and bacon.
  3. Heat until bacon is crisp and onions are lightly golden.
  4. Add garlic and cook one minute.
  5. Add rice.
  6. Begin adding the broth a cup at a time, stirring and allowing it to be mostly absorbed before adding the next cup of broth.
  7. Add the pumpkin after the first cup of broth is added.
  8. This will take some time, but is well worth the time for the delicious slow cooked flavor and richness risotto has.
  9. When all the liquid is added and a thick sauce if formed, test the risotto to be sure it's tender. If it's still slightly firm, place a lid on top and heat on low for 5 more minutes and test until it's tender.
  10. Stir in clove, ginger and salt.
  11. Top with additional bacon and serve.
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Pumpkin Bacon Risotto from @createdbydiane

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7 Comments Filed Under: Main Dishes, Savory Tagged With: bacon, pumpkin, Rice, Risotto

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Comments

  1. Chris Scheuer says

    November 5, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    This is such a pretty dish in addition to sounding fabulous!

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  2. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Just incredible sounding AND looking! We make a butternut squash and sausage risotto every so often that is a family fave, I think this one needs to happen here asap!

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  3. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    November 6, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I love a good creamy risotto so this is calling my name. What a wonderful creative recipe Diane! Sharing 🙂

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  4. Mallory Brisson says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I plan to make this tomorrow to use up some pumpkin left over from baking. What meat would you pair this with for a meal?

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    • Diane says

      August 30, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      It goes great with chicken, I’ve even put shredded chicken into it when its done cooking.

  5. Kimberly Stevens says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Hi there, I just made this recipe for a pumpkin cookoff we are having at work and the feedback is tremendous. The only recommendation I have is to include in the recipe instructions when to add the arborio rice. The instructions do not list this anywhere and it wasn’t until I was at step #5 when I realized I should have put the arborio rice in already.

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    • Diane says

      October 20, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      sorry about that you add the rice just before you begin to add the broth, thanks for bringing it to my attention that I forgot to add that. Happy to hear it was enjoyed!

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