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There’s no stirring necessary and no need to babysit a pot on the stove…just dump-and-bake for a creamy, dreamy rice side dish! This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight at home!

This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight side dish!

Do you guys go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day? Keith and I definitely do NOT. After one or two bad experiences during our first few years of dating (crowded restaurants, jacked up menu prices), we made a vow to not repeat that mistake again. We might go out on a date the weekend before Valentine’s Day or the weekend after Valentine’s Day, but we always stay home on the actual holiday.

However, just because we’re at home with kids, doesn’t mean that our evening should feel routine. Or blah. Or like any other weeknight. Instead, I like to plan a special meal and really celebrate the holiday. And what better way to celebrate than with some Champagne?!

This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight side dish!

Keith loves risotto (and just about any rice for that matter), but I rarely have the time to stand over a big pot at the stove carefully stirring the dish and gradually adding my liquid. Instead, I much prefer the Dump-and-Bake method of cooking…have you noticed? It just suits our lifestyle right now!

This baked Champagne risotto is the perfect solution to a Valentine’s Day at home. It feels special, it tastes incredible, but it doesn’t really require any more effort than I would normally spend on dinner. Plus, it’s absolutely perfect with some fish, shrimp, or steak — a few of Keith’s other favorite foods.

Trust me…this is a great way to spoil your loved one…any night of the year!

This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight side dish!

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This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight side dish!

Easy Baked Champagne Risotto

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add rice, chicken broth, and champagne to the prepared baking dish. Stir to combine.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring once about halfway through, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. If the risotto seems too thick, slowly stir in addition chicken broth (1-2 tablespoons at a time) until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Garnish with green onion or fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Author: The Seasoned Mom

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This Easy Baked Champagne Risotto is fancy enough for a holiday and simple enough for a busy weeknight side dish!

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  1. My husband and I don’t go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, either. We always order a heart-shaped pizza, our special tradition! But I think I might cave and make this risotto, too. I love that this is baked and flavored with champagne! So creative, Blair! Sounds delicious!

    1. That’s right! I remember your heart-shaped pizza tradition from last year! So fun…I want to find something similar. Any time we order pizza it’s an automatic win. No cooking for me, and the family is SO happy!

  2. 5 stars
    When I saw the words ‘easy’ and ‘risotto’, I was in! Love this version because who wants to stand by the stove the entire time? We don’t go out either but I do cook a special meal – usually lobster. This would be great with it. Beautiful dish, Blair!

  3. Oohhhh, this is some fancy risotto! I love that it is easy and baked, but sounds so gourmet. It would definitely make a great addition to a Valentine’s spread.

  4. A-MAZING!! We never go out for Vday either – we really go all out for anniversaries so Valentines day is like ‘meh’ for us. Especially trying to find a babysitter? Um NO. I would absolutely love this. Such a fancy yet easy recipe. My husband doesn’t like risotto – so unfortunately for him, I’ll be eating this and he will have to make Mac & Cheese on Vday. Hehehe!

    1. He doesn’t like risotto?! What’s wrong with that man?! 🙂

      Just more for you! And you’re right — it’s absolutely impossible to find a sitter on V-Day. Not even worth the effort of trying!

  5. Love this! I’m a huge fan of dump & bake too. This sounds delicious, and none of that endless stirring for risotto!

  6. What can I substitute for the. Champagne? I love your site. Especially the weekly updates of your family activities. I feel like I’m a part of your family. I use your recipes at least 3 times a week.????

    1. Hi, Cindy! You can use any white wine as an equal substitute. If you don’t want to use alcohol, then I’d go with an equal amount of chicken broth. Enjoy, and thanks so much for reading along with us. I’m so glad that you use the recipes! 🙂

  7. 5 stars
    I love this!! When I made it for a large family dinner, they were all so impressed that I made risotto. I broke and told them how easy it is.