
If rich and creamy is your kind of kai, this risotto is for you! We’re starting with perfectly caramelised onion and crispy bacon, which is then stirred through a creamy risotto. The magic ingredient is soft, decadent Brie, melted through for an irresistible finish. Serve topped with rocket and Parmesan cheese for a meal that hits the spot!
½
Red Onion
2
Garlic
1
Celery
1 packet
Single Cream Brie
(Contains: Milk; )
100 g
Diced Bacon
1 sachet
Herb & Mushroom Seasoning
1 packet
Calrose Rice
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Rocket leaves
1 drizzle
olive oil
2 cup
water
1 tbs
balsamic vinegar
1 tsp
brown sugar

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced.
• Finely chop garlic and celery.
• Thinly slice onion (see ingredients).
• Roughly chop single cream Brie.

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon and celery, until starting to brown, 4-5 minutes.
• Add garlic, herb & mushroom seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add risotto rice and stir to coat. Add the water and bring to the boil, then remove from heat.

• Transfer risotto to a baking dish.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is ‘al dente’, 24-28 minutes.
TIP: ‘Al dente’ rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

• When risotto has 10 minutes remaining, wash out frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Cook onion, stirring regularly until softened, 5-6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and a good splash of water and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.

• Remove risotto from oven and stir through Brie until melted.
• Stir through a splash of water to loosen risotto if needed.

• Divide bacon and creamy brie risotto between bowls. Top with caramelised onion and rocket leaves.
• Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the rocket.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (see ingredients) to serve. Enjoy!