Creamy Mushroom Gouda Risotto

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of creamy risotto infused with earthy mushrooms and melted gouda cheese. This dish is rich, satisfying, and bursting with savory goodness. The perfect recipe for a cozy night in or a special treat just for yourself.
ingredients
- 1/4 cup risotto
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a saucepan, heat the chicken stock and keep warm on low heat.
- 2.
In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- 3.
Add the risotto rice and stir for a minute until coated with butter.
- 4.
Gradually pour in the warm chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- 5.
At the halfway mark, stir in the sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 6.
Continue adding the remaining chicken stock and stirring until the rice is tender and creamy, about 20-25 minutes in total.
- 7.
Remove the risotto from heat and stir in the shredded gouda cheese until melted and creamy.
- 8.
Let it rest for a minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 9.
Serve the mushroom gouda risotto in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color.