Turkey and Mushroom Risotto

A creamy, comforting risotto made with leftover turkey, wild mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. This elegant dish transforms day-after turkey stock into a luxurious Italian-style rice dish.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Day-After Turkey Stock
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cups assorted fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
  • 1 cup shredded leftover turkey meat
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan
  • to taste Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring stock to a simmer in a medium pot over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and keep warm.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent and just beginning to turn golden, about 5 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, and any liquid released has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.

    7 min

  4. 4.

    Add rice; stir to coat. Add 1/2 cup warm stock and stir constantly until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock by 1/2-cupfuls, stirring constantly, until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Add leftover turkey meat, if using; stir to combine and to warm through, adding a little stock or water if necessary to keep mixture creamy, about 3 minutes.

    23 min

  5. 5.

    Stir Parmesan and remaining 1 tablespoons butter into risotto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among warm bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley.

    5 min

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