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Slow Cooker Leek & Pancetta Risotto
The ultimate comfort food. This delicious, rich risotto will be a go-to of mine for some time after trying this. It’s so so good.
SERVES
4
CALORIES
504
COOKING TIME
2 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
If you’re looking for a comforting and delicious dish, this Slow Cooker / Crockpot Leek & Pancetta Risotto is the perfect choice.
This creamy risotto combines the rich flavours of sautéed leeks and crispy pancetta, making it a delightful meal for any occasion. Using a slow cooker simplifies the cooking process, allowing you to enjoy a hands-off approach while still achieving that classic risotto creaminess. Simply combine Arborio rice, stock, and your ingredients in the slow cooker / crockpot, and let it do the work for you. This easy recipe is not only perfect for busy weeknights but also ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties. You can watch a step by step recipe demonstration here:
@boredoflunch Slowcooker Leek & Pancetta Risotto I’ve teamed up with @philadelphia_uki to create the ultimate comfort food. This delicious, rich risotto will be a go-to of mine for some time after trying this. It’s so so good. Serves 4 504 Calories Ingredients: – 2-3 leeks, finely chopped – 120g pancetta, chopped – 1 onion, finely chopped – 1 tbsp butter – 2 garlic cloves, minced – 300g risotto rice – 1.1L chicken stock – 2-3 tbsp Philadelphia Garlic & Herb – 2-3 tbsp parmesan – Salt and pepper – Fresh thyme Method: 1. Finely chop your onions, leek and pancetta. Fry your pancetta until nice and crispy then add 1 tbsp of butter to the hot pan. Add your onions then your leeks and fry until sauteed (around 2-3 minutes). 2. Add your onions, leeks and pancetta to the slow cooker along with all the ingredients above apart from the garlic & herb Philadelphia, parmesan and fresh thyme and cook on low for 90 mins. 3. When done, add 2-3 tbsp Philadelphia Garlic & Herb for extra creaminess and cook for a further 10 mins. 4. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and some fresh thyme and enjoy 😊 #AD #philadelphia #creamcheese #creamcheeserecipes #risotto #slowcooker #slowcookerrecipes #crockpot #crockpotrecipes #slowcookermeals #slowcookerrisotto #rice #family #familymeals #familydinner #easymeals #tastymeals
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Method
Step 1
Finely chop your onions, leek and pancetta. Fry your pancetta until nice and crispy then add 1 tbsp of butter to the hot pan. Add your onions then your leeks and fry until sauteed (around 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Add your onions, leeks and pancetta to the slow cooker / crockpot along with all the ingredients above apart from the garlic & herb Philadelphia, parmesan and fresh thyme and cook on high for 90 mins.
Step 3
For the last 10 mins or when cooked, add 2-3 tbsp Philadelphia Garlic & Herb for extra creaminess.
Step 4
Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and some fresh thyme and enjoy 😊
Ingredients
2-3 leeks, finely chopped
120g pancetta, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
300g risotto rice
1.1L chicken stock
2-3 tbsp Philadelphia Garlic & Herb
2-3 tbsp parmesan
Salt and pepper
Fresh thyme
