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Simple Baked Risotto with Mozzarella

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‘Twas but a few years ago that my friend Emma taught me to make risotto and I felt like the fanciest person in the world.

And now?  Well, I still like making it – risotto is the definition of technique and artistry in cooking if you ask me – but on a normal day I just plain don’t have time to make it.  There’s a lot of stirring and sweating behind the stove and the fact that I’m making other things too.  And honestly I can’t drink wine while doing that right now which makes it kind of hard to justify making it at all right now.

 

How many of you think I’m an alcoholic now?  I promise I don’t need it to cook, but risotto is the thing that makes me want to have it!

 

Anyway, I now have a way to make risotto in the oven, without all the stirring and drama and it’s ready in less time than the real deal.  It’s cheesy, comforting, and kind of tastes a little like what heaven probably will.  Probably.

SIMPLE BAKED RISOTTO WITH MOZZARELLA

  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup Arborio rice
  • 1 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock (I used veggie this time around)
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (or if you’re a: rich or b: lucky, use saffron)

Preheat your oven to 350 and grease a small 1-quart baking dish.  In a pan melt the butter over medium heat, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.  Add the rice and saute for 3-4 minutes until the edges start to look a little translucent.  Stir in the salt, pepper and cayenne.  Spread the rice on the bottom of the baking dish and cover with the stock.  Evenly spread the mozzarella cubes on the surface and bake for 25-30 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.  Remove from oven and serve hot!

Sure, it may take the fanciness out but leaves the delicious in.  And isn’t that what we all really want anyway?  I thought so 😉

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  1. Audrey says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Made this tonight and it was DELICIOUS! I substituted soy, vegan mozzarella for regular mozzarella, used vegetable stock, and did the parboil trick (plus added more stock) to make it with brown rice instead. Still amazing, and I will be making this again! Thanks for such a great and healthy recipe!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      November 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Audrey! I love the subs you made – sounds delicious to me!

      Reply
  2. Kylie says

    May 19, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    How many servings does this make? And can you double it and put it in a 2 quart baking dish? (It looks great)

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 19, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      I would say it makes 4 hearty servings, 6 as a smaller side. And definitely can double it!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    oh my…this looks awesome!!

    Reply
  4. Lauren @ hey, who cut the cheese? says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Wow! I love risotto too, but could do without all the sweating and hard labor behind the stove. Great recipe and thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:05 am

    Who could say no to a piping hot dish of cheesy rice? Not me!

    Reply
  6. Clare @ sweetnsimple says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Ahh this looks so good! Gorgeous pics too 🙂

    Reply
  7. Alexa @ SimpleEats says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I adore risotto, this seriously looks like heaven to me. Glorious, cheesy heaven.

    Reply
  8. Urban Wife says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Risotto in the oven?!?! Yes, please. Love that last shot – gorgeous steam capture. 🙂

    Reply
  9. betty says

    November 8, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    omg.. this looks sooooo good!!!!

    Reply
  10. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 8, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    MUST MAKE THIS! Cheesy and comforting, I’m all over that.

    Reply
  11. Lauren from Lauren's Latest says

    November 8, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    My life has been changed. Baked risotto with loads of cheese? I think I just died.

    Reply
  12. anh@anhsfoodblog.com says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    The last photo of the hot risotto is so good! I really should try to make it.

    Reply
  13. Danielle Cococcia says

    November 8, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    I just made risotto the other night and just before my arm fell off from stirring I was thinking there had to be a better way to do this…I’ll be trying this ASAP! Thanks!!

    Reply
  14. Lisa @ Life in Green says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    I’ve never made risotto…it has got to be the most intimidating dish out there. Not heard of doing it in the oven, so just might have to try it, looks too good not to.

    Reply
  15. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Oh my stars, sounds and looks amazing! The steam coming off of that last picture is amazing. Risotto is one of my favorite things to make. I have never baked it though!

    Reply
  16. Morgansmenu says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:27 am

    It was so great to meet you this past weekend! This cheesy yum makes me want to fast forward to dinner time. I look forward to reading through more posts. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Jenny says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:20 am

    mmmmm mmmmm!!!!!! so much yumminess in one post!

    Reply
  18. Aggie says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:18 am

    holy freaking yum.

    Reply
  19. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Love this concept!!

    Reply
  20. Kristina @ spabettie says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:36 am

    beautiful photos! I agree about the wine… 😀 great technique, I am intrigued!

    Reply
  21. The Elegant Eggplant says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:34 am

    How funny.. I posted a risotto today also! It’s that time of year I guess. Yours looks divine!!

    Reply
  22. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I would die if risotto didn’t exist in this world. It is my absolute favorite dish and I am so thankful for people like you who give me new ways to try it! 😀

    Reply
  23. Julie @SavvyEats says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Two things:
    1. Awesome steam shot.
    2. You can make risotto in the oven? I had no idea… will have to try this!

    Reply
  24. Whitney says

    November 8, 2011 at 9:07 am

    My mouth is watering- I didn’t know you could bake risotto?! I’ll be trying this sometime this week. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Chelsy E. says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Holy Moly! Yes, heaven could possibly be just like this. I imagine that we will be floating on clouds of these babies all the way to the pearly gates! Love the pics…gorgeous!

    Reply
  26. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Coming from an Italian family, I told my grandmother how I made “risotto” using this oven method last year and her response was “well, that isn’t risotto then!” haha I’m with you though, tastes just as good and takes a lot of the leg work out of it!

    Reply
  27. Kellie @ Blackboard Kitchen says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Heather, this looks and sounds so amazing. I have always wanted to make risotto but the whole process makes me nervous. Baked risotto, however, is a game changer! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  28. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    November 8, 2011 at 7:31 am

    this looks so incredible, and i am dying over that last picture. so cool!

    Reply
    • Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says

      November 8, 2011 at 7:42 am

      oh me too – the steam!! What kind of camera do you have, Heather?

      Reply

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