How to Make Cheesy Pumpkin Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a creamy, cheesy risotto. But when you add the vibrant flavors of fall, like pumpkin and warming spices, the dish becomes a truly indulgent treat. This Cheesy Pumpkin Risotto is the perfect way to celebrate the season and elevate a classic dish with a rich and earthy twist.

With its creamy texture and cheesy goodness, this risotto is bound to be a hit at your next dinner gathering or family meal. The flavor profile of this dish is decadent...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • ½ cup Sauvignon Blanc wine
  • 4 cups simmering hot chicken broth, divided
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute sweet onion in melted butter until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add rice and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
  • Pour Sauvignon Blanc over the rice mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until the rice has absorbed the wine, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup chicken broth into the rice mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until the broth is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time.
  • Remove saucepan from heat to add pumpkin puree, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper into the rice mixture, stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 800mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg