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Bowl of Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto topped with garlic butter mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto

A simple yet savory risotto made with Arborio rice and mushrooms, finished with Parmesan for a creamy texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Arborio rice The classic risotto rice.
  • 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms Can mix with shiitake for extra depth.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For flavor; add more if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For flavor.
  • 1 medium onion or shallot Use whatever you have.
  • 2 cloves garlic Adjust according to taste.
  • 4 cups warm broth Chicken or vegetable broth.
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine Optional for added brightness.
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan Melts best and adds flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season as you go.
  • to taste parsley or thyme Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm your broth in a small pot and keep it warm on low.
  2. In a wide pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add mushrooms and let them brown before moving them. Once golden, scoop them out.
  3. In the same pan, add more butter if needed. Cook onion or shallot until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the Arborio rice and let it toast for about a minute until glossy.
  2. If using wine, pour it in and stir until it mostly cooks off.
  3. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring often. Let the rice absorb most of the liquid before adding more.
  4. After about 18 to 22 minutes, taste the rice to ensure it's tender but with a slight bite.
  5. Stir the mushrooms back in. Turn the heat down low and mix in Parmesan and a small knob of butter.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Finish with parsley for freshness.

Notes

Grate Parmesan yourself for the best melting. If risotto thickens too much, splash in more warm broth.