This easy mushroom risotto is sophisticated and has amazing flavor!
I have been making risotto for years. It's sophisticated yet simple and a breeze to pull off. This Easy Mushroom Risotto with Gorgonzola is my most requested risotto recipe. I've made it for every holiday I can recall and it's a perfect side for a dinner party.
It's so good that I've even made it just for myself for an indulgent dinner. Followed up by a pint of ice cream, of course 😉
I told you this is an easy mushroom risotto but that doesn't mean it's not a sophisticated dish. I use a mix of crimini and shitake but any mushroom will work so just use what you prefer. The flavor is good without the gorgonzola but it's exceptional with it so I highly suggest keeping it in.
Although risotto is far from a make-ahead dish, it's still one that I'll make for holidays or parties because everyone is always asking me "What can I do?" and I usually never have an answer (I get in my cooking groove and mostly don't want to stop). But since risotto needs constant stirring, a friend can pop in and stir while still chatting and having fun. A win-win!
If you have any leftovers, don't worry! This easy mushroom risotto reheats like a dream. In fact, double it up just so you'll have a batch all to yourself.
If you're looking for more holiday ideas, we put all of our holiday side dishes together to make them easier to find. This cheesy risotto bake is another delicious side dish you may want to try. And if you really want something indulgent, you can't go wrong with creamy seafood mac and cheese.
Easy Mushroom Risotto with Gorgonzola
This easy mushroom risotto is sophisticated and has amazing flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee, or canola oil
- 1 pound mushrooms, thickly sliced (I typically use a mix of shitake and crimini)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 32- ounce container low-sodium chicken stock, room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, to taste
Instructions
- Heat ghee or canola oil over medium-high heat in your risotto pan (can also use a large saucepan). Add mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes until all liquid has been released and evaporated and mushrooms have browned.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more. Add arborio rice, stir until the rice is coated with the onion mixture and looks glossy, about 2-3 minutes. Add wine and stir until almost completely evaporated.
- Add ⅓ of the chicken stock. Cook at a gentle simmer and stir until the chicken stock has been mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the second ⅓ of stock and stir for 5 minutes more. Add the remaining ⅓ stock and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy and just-tender, about 5 minutes more. The risotto should still have a slight firmness; add a small amount of water if risotto needs to cook any longer.
- Stir in heavy cream and gorgonzola, stirring until cheese is melted into risotto. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adding more gorgonzola, if a stronger flavor is preferred; this will depend on the cheese and your tastes. Garnish with a few shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, if desired.
Notes
Do not use olive oil as it does not have a high enough smoke point.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 388mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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Deeksha says
It looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Akki says
Tried this recipe some time back. it turned out delicious. Thanks for sharing .
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Akki! Really glad you enjoyed it!
Archana Baikadi says
I think my hubby would love this! amazing recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing
Kristy Bernardo says
Wonderful! Thanks, Archana 🙂
Kathryn R says
Mushroom risotto is one of my favorites - your version sounds delicious!
CJ says
Just learning to appreciate and cook risotto - mushrooms sound wonderful - will try this one. New pan would be delightful. Thanks
Prasad Rao says
Looks great. My wife is vegetarian, instead of Chicken stock, can i use Vegetable stock?
Kristy Bernardo says
Hi Prasad, I just found your comment in my spam folder, my apologies! Yes, you can definitely use vegetable stock. Cheers 🙂
Wanda Gardner says
Easy Mushroom Risotto with Gorgonzola is the first dish I will make in my new pan! Because this recipe sounds sooooo good!
I can't wait to try this recipe and serve (as well as eat it).
Mindy says
Mmmm... I would make a mushroom and arugula risotto.
Brenda T. says
I would make a seafood risotto with scallops, shrimp, and a white fish with a lot of Parmesan cheese. Yummmm
Rajee says
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Rajee says
Love to make spinach vegetable risotto
Candie L says
I have never had a risotto before. I want to try one; just have not. Thank you
Bonnie Day says
Bonnie Day says
I make a spinach and mushroom risotto delish
Rosanne Morrison says
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Rosanne Morrison says
I would make a tomato basil risotto
Terry Cross says
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Terry Cross says
I'd make Bacon Risotto first. But I would make this one second. It sounds delicious!
Karen Drake says
I have never made it before and I want to try your recipe for Mushroom Risotto, it looks and sounds really good.
Hesper Fry says
I would make a Parmesan Risotto.
Stephanie Larison says
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Stephanie Larison says
Yum, I've never had this before so I'd definitely try this recipe first. It looks like something the whole family would love. If it was a hit, I'd try a cheesy or veggie kind next.
Jennifer J says
I would make Butternut Squash Risotto. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!
Breanne says
I'd like to make Butternut Squash Risotto.
ron schnell says
Cheese and garlic risotto
Keeley Sullivan says
I would for sure make the mushroom risotto. Its a big favorite of my families. So good!
joe gersch says
I would make a lemon infused risotto
Margie J says
This one right here that you posted. It sounds amazing!
Brittney House says
I would love to try a jambalaya risotto.
mickeyfan says
Parmesan, lemon. asparagus risotto.
Jean F says
Asparagus risotto
Deb C says
I would try a simple basic Risotto to be served with Chicken Breasts stuffed with Asparagus. I buy them frozen, not a great chef here, but I always have them in the freezer for a rushed night's dinner. They need a good side dish with a bit of sauce. I have, as yet, not made a good risotto. Maybe this pan would bring me luck!
Mary Calabrese says
I've never made risotto before, so I'd probably try simple risotto to begin.
Dierdra McGill says
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Dierdra McGill says
I would have my husband make us seafood risotto! I LOVE it!
Sharon - What The Fork Food Blog says
I saw this pan at Williams Sonoma the other day and was completely ogling over it. I'd love to make this risotto in it, I LOVE mushrooms 🙂
susan smoaks says
i would have to make the mushroom risotto, it is my favorite. i can't wait tot try your recipe, it sounds amazing.
Kimberly Hilbert says
My husband makes risotto and he likes to make mushroom risotto. I'm sure he'll love this pan! We didn't know there was one special for making risotto.
jules m. says
i would probably make a mushroom risotto! I have never made one before.
Lisa V. says
I like making with squash and shrimp
Leslie Butterworth says
i'd go straight to your recipe for Easy Mushroom Risotto in the Lagostina pan.
Jennifer Reed says
I would first make a kid friendly risotto with bacon and peas with the Lagostina Risotto Pan.
Liz says
Yum! My husband loves mushrooms and I love risotto 🙂 This sounds so delicious! I bet the gorgonzola cheese is such a perfect flavor in this!
deana says
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deana says
I would make a parmesean mushroom risotto!
Stephanie Davis says
I'll be honest, I"ve never made risotto, but your recipe sure is inspiring! Looks delish and I bet it tastes just as good! I shared on twitter @moonandstar311 and also to pinterest, moonandstars311 Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas!
Keith says
Red wine and beer risotto!
pam says
Oh my gosh I love that pan. I would also make a mushroom risotto!
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Cynthia C says
I want to make a garlic and wild mushroom risotto.
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Claudia Davis says
I used to love this mixed seafood risotto at a neighborhood restaurant until it was taken off the menu. I would try and replicate that!
Danielle Marie says
this rissoto sounds perfect. i am not a cooker or a baker but i think i can make it. yum!
Carolyn Daley says
I would love to try a Butternut Squash Risotto recipe.
StrawmarySmith says
This mushroom risotto is so gorgeous! I've always wanted to try a creamy risotto - I'm thinking spinach, mushrooms, and lots of parmesan! Gorgeous recipe 🙂 I'm sharing on Pinterest, Yummly, and StumbleUpon!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
Oh I want that pan!! I love to make risotto! It's one of my very favorite meals. I love mushrooms and gorgonzola, so I really want to make yours too. I'd have to make it for friends though because not one of my kids or husband likes gorgonzola...they don't know what they are missing, as far as I am concerned! What I'd make...hmmm...one of my favorites is a veggie risotto that I make quite frequently, but I've been wanting to try to duplicate a lobster risotto with avocado that I always order at my favorite restaurant downtown. I'm pinning, stumbling, yumming, and tweeting! Can you tell I want that pan? LOL. I'd share without the contest too though...your recipe looks amazing!
Jean D. says
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Jean D. says
Durn it. I'm allergic to dairy, so I can't try your recipe with gorgonzola. But I'll fool with it until it's delicious. The more mushrooms, the merrier.
Thanks for a generous giveaway!
Stephanie Liske says
I would like to try and make your easy Mushroom Risotto. That sounds delicious.
anja says
I would love to try a basic risotto wih a dry white wine mixed withchicken broth and I would add pine nuts, parmesan and maybe some shllotsaresan
Nycole K says
Mushroom & asparagus
Erica B. says
Possibly a vegetable risotto.
Rachel Byrne says
I'd love to make a goat cheese risotto with Meyer lemon! Yummy!
harold says
Mushroom Risotto with cream sauce.
linnih says
I would mke a spring vegetable risotto with fresh scallions, asparagus tps, mushrooms, paslet ad slveres true b carrots I would useruffle oil to ressit
Stephanie N says
MMMM... I'd make a jambalaya risotto. It is one I have made for years that follows a staple risotto recipe and I add sausage and chicken and a green bell pepper to the staple recipe. Easy and tasty!