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Reviving Leftover Cheese: A Tasty Risotto Recipe

Are you tired of throwing away leftover cheese? Think again! With a little creativity, you can transform that lingering chunk into a delicious, cheesy risotto.

A Break from Meat, a Boost to Your Wallet

Tonight, I decided to get creative with a petit pont l’eveque that had been lingering in my fridge for weeks. The result was a mouth-watering risotto that became the star of our dinner table. Paired with oven-roasted broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, and tomatoes, this dish was not only a great break from meat but also an economical way to use up leftover ingredients.

The Recipe: Easy, Quick, and Delicious

This recipe yields about 6-8 servings and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• A few cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 – 1 glass of dry white wine, room temperature
• About 1 quart broth (I used Imagine chicken broth)
• Stinky leftover cheese, including rinds, chopped, in an amount to taste (we had about 2-3 ounces)
• 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• About 2 cups of risotto (arborio) rice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté to Perfection
   Saute the onion in olive oil until golden, then add garlic and cook until very light brown.

2. Add Rice and Wine
   Add rice and cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Stir in wine and continue cooking until it has evaporated.

3. Broth Time
   Add a cup of broth and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Repeat this process, adding more broth (about 1 cup at a time) until the rice is mostly cooked.

4. Cheesy Goodness
   Stir in the chopped cheese until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. The Final Touch
   Cook the rice, adding more broth as necessary, until it reaches al dente perfection.

With this simple recipe, you can breathe new life into leftover cheese and enjoy a satisfying, cheesy meal that’s easy on the wallet. So, next time you’re tempted to toss that lingering cheese, think twice – it might just become the star of your next dinner party!