Ingredients

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1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Basmati rice (or Arborio if you can find it!)
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 of a medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth, if you prefer)
1 cup hot water
2 Tablespoons chopped (or crumbled), cooked bacon
1/2 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a non-stick saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and then add the rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until some of the rice turns a light toasty brown. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking for a minute or so.
Add the wine. Cook and stir over medium heat until the liquid is gone, then add 1/3 cup of the broth. Cook again and stir over medium heat until the liquid is gone, then add another bit of broth until the broth is gone. Do the same with the water, adding a bit, stirring till it’s gone, add some more until the liquid is gone and the rice is nice and tender.
Stir in the bacon & cheese. Taste and season with salt & pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

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