Corn-and-Ham Risotto

Name: Corn-and-Ham Risotto
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 c. arborio rice; 3/4 c. dry white wine; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 c. chicken stock, divided; 2 c. fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears); 8 oz. shredded smoked ham; 4 oz. white Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh chives, plus more for serving

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 3, 2016

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

A bowl of creamy risotto is as comforting as dinner comes.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3/4 cup dry white wine
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken stock, divided
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
8 oz. shredded smoked ham
4 oz. white Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives, plus more for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until opaque, 2 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Add 1 cup stock and cook, stirring until absorbed, 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat 2 more times. Add remaining cup stock and corn and cook, stirring, until rice is tender and corn is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in ham and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Serve immediately topped with additional chives.

PER SERVING: protein: 28 g; fat: 20 g; carbohydrate: 67 g; fiber: 3 g; sodium: 779 mg; cholesterol: 41 mg; calories: 584.

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