Breakfast Risotto

A hearty Italian-inspired breakfast risotto made with spicy Italian sausage, arborio rice, and saffron, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. This creamy, savory dish combines classic risotto techniques with breakfast-friendly ingredients.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 whole hot Italian sausages
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • cup Parmesan cheese
  • cup Italian parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausages; break up with fork. Add next 2 ingredients. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; boil until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Add 3 cups broth and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until risotto is tender, adding more broth if dry, about 18 minutes. Discard bay leaves; mix in 1/3 cup cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pass cheese alongside.

    25 min

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