Description
Three Cheese Cauliflower Risotto is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy richness with the subtle earthiness of cauliflower. This indulgent dish features a dreamy blend of Parmesan, Gruyère, and cream cheese, delivering a velvety texture that will have your taste buds singing. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties, this risotto is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cauliflower florets and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Arborio rice and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time while stirring continuously until absorbed; this takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the rice is al dente and creamy, remove from heat and fold in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Gruyère until melted.
- Stir in freshly chopped herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg