Description
A comforting and delightful bake featuring creamy Arborio rice, earthy mushrooms, and savory garlic, creating a warm dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided
- 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 24 ounces Cremini Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio Rice, uncooked
- ½ cup Dry White Wine (optional)
- 4 ½ cups Vegetable Broth, warmed
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme, leaves removed from stems
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish if your skillet is not oven-safe.
- Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring, then for another 10-12 minutes until caramelized.
- Push mushrooms to the side, add remaining butter, then add Arborio rice and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in dry white wine (if using) and deglaze the pan, cooking until the wine evaporates.
- Stir in warmed vegetable broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in half of the Gruyère and Parmesan, cover, and place in the oven to bake.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Rest the dish for at least 10 minutes before serving, garnishing with extra parsley.
Notes
Perfect for potlucks and weeknight dinners. Can be adapted for vegan diets by using plant-based cheese and butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg