Risotto is one of the absolute best things you can make in your Instant Pot. We’re talking zero babysitting and worries about failure which is all-too-common the old-school, stovetop way.
And with the huge success of my Butternut Squash Risotto, French Onion Risotto, Eggplant Risotto and Pesto Risotto, I felt it only fitting to make the most requested risotto: MUSHROOM RISOTTO!
Folks, be prepared for your tastebuds to taker you on the most wild flavor trip flavor they’ve ever known. This one is simply astounding and a cinch to make!
Here’s How I Made It! (scroll to the bottom for fully-written recipe):
Start with a few lovely shallots. (Bonus if they’re named Gene and have a ponytail)…
…and dice ’em up.
Now go to the Instant Pot and add in some vegetable oil…
…and butter.
Give the pot heat and once the butter’s melted and the oil’s sizzlin’…
…add in the shallots.
Sauté for a few minutes…
…and then add in some crushed garlic.
Let those flavors make love together as they sauté for another moment.
Now it’s time to add in the big ingredient: MUSHROOMS!
Look at those beautiful shrooms. What a trip.
Add some more butter following the mushrooms…
…and constantly stir everything for a few minutes as the butter melts and the mushrooms absorb it.
After a few moments, the shrooms should look like this.
Now, wine it up! Pour in some dry white wine…
…and let the shrooms simmer in it for a moment.
Time to add our other key ingredient: the Arborio rice! (and yes, it MUST be Arborio rice to make a proper risotto)
Stir the rice up with everything in the pot and let simmer a moment.
And then add in a bunch of broth. I strongly suggest mushroom broth for this, but you can use chicken, garlic or vegetable if you desire.
Give everything a good stir and deglaze (scrape) the bottom of the pot to ensure nothing’s stuck on. And yeah, I know it seems like there’s way too much broth in there given how little rice there is in comparison, but trust me, it’s needed and magic will occur once cooked.
Now season it up with some seasoned salt…
…black pepper…
…Italian seasoning…
…and dried parsley flakes.
And that’s it! Give everything a good stir, secure the lid and cook at high pressure. No babysitting needed!
When the lid comes off, it may look like there’s a lot of broth left. Don’t be fooled.
As soon as you stir it up, it’s going to disappear right into the Mushroom Risotto – leaving the perfect amount of sauce.
Lastly, add in some grated Parmesan…
…and some truffle oil.
Give everything a good final stir…
…and marvel at how wonderfully it will all come together!
Transfer that beautiful Mushroom Risotto to a bowl…
…dig a fork in…
…and smile at what a great job you did!
Try it out, fall in love…
…and lick your lips because that’s how delicious it is! Even dogs who have parents who won’t allow them to eat it will lick their noses just from the smell!
Enjoy!
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Take a trip with the hippest and sexiest mushroom risotto on the block. This one is perfect in every way and so good, Super Mario may smash through your TV screen to steal your bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) of salted butter, divided in half
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 24 oz (or three 8 oz packages) of Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp of crushed garlic
- 2 cups of Arborio rice (make sure you use Arborio rice for a risotto)
- 4.5 cups of mushroom broth (or chicken, garlic or vegetable broth – I used 4.5 tsp of Mushroom Better Than Bouillon + 4.5 cups of water)
- 1/2 cup of a dry white wine (white cooking wine is fine too – but if you don’t use wine, add another 1/2 cup of broth)
- 1 tsp of seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1/4 tsp of Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp of dried parsley
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp of white or black truffle oil
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil and the first 2 tbsp (1/4 stick) of butter to the Instant Pot
- Hit “Sauté” and “Adjust” so it’s on the “More” or “High” setting and wait until the butter has melted and it bubbles
- Add the shallots and cook for about 2 minutes so it softens and just lightly browns. Then, add the garlic and sauté for another minute with the shallots. Lastly, add the mushrooms and add the other 2 tbsp (1/4 stick) of butter. Stir constantly with the shallots and garlic for another 2-3 minutes until the butter’s melted and the mushrooms brown a bit in color
- Next, add in the white wine and once it bubbles, let it do so for another minute so the mushrooms simmer in it as you deglaze (scrape) the bottom of the pot to make sure it’s free and clear of any veggie remnants from sautéing (NOTE: If not using wine, add in 1/2 cup of the broth now)
- Add in the rice and mix it in with everything in the pot and let sauté for 1 minute
- Lastly, add in the broth, seasoned salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and dried parsley. Stir well, once again deglazing the bottom of the pot so nothing’s stuck on. (NOTE: It will look like there’s way too much liquid in the pot given how much risotto is in it, but trust me. It will be magical and perfect once cooked since Arborio rice is a major liquid absorber once cooked)
- Secure the lid, hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 6 minutes. Quick release when done. Once the lid comes off, stir everything together and it will immediately be the right consistency
- Add in the grated Parmesan cheese and truffle oil, stir until well combined and transfer to a serving dish
- Enjoy!
Jeffrey's Tips
To keep it vegetarian, use the mushroom (which I recommend for this dish), garlic or vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
If you want more truffle oil, add more after tasting or drizzle over individual servings.
Craig
Jeffrey,
My wife and I just made this recipe – AMAZING!
THANK YOU!!
Craig & Cheryl
Jeffrey
Just awesome, Craig!
David
Hey Jeff I have all your recipe books and have been following you for ever… How many calories is this mushroom risotto it’s delicious. You’re the best and thanks for sharing
Rachel
This is a house favorite for my fiancé and I! We make this recipe for meal prep and it’s seriously the best mushroom risotto ever!
Jodi
Can you half the recipe? Do you change the cook time?
John Kelley
Yes !
Kathy
I made 1/2 of the recipe and used slightly less then 1/2 the broth (as recommended by someone in a Facebook post) and I also had less then 1/2 the mushrooms because I was using what was left from another recipe and it came out fantastic!!
John Kelley
Same cook time.
Diane
Love when I can 1/2 the recipe because there is only 2 of us in the house. Even halfed we still get leftovers. Win win!
Catherine
Thank you so much for this recipe, Jeffrey! It is absolutely delicious! I love it so much. And, I love that I can make risotto in the instant pot and eliminate all of that stirring with the traditional method.
I’m eating some right now. 5 stars! Extra Yum!!!
Elena
I absolutely love your books, the first one has been my constant companion for the last three month and everything turns out just delicious. Just got the Light version last weekend and cannot wait to try it out! I’ve done the asparagus risotto and it was loved by the whole family, however the quantity was just too much for us, so I was thinking to half the rice next time. Do I half the liquids as well? Thank you
Angie
This risotto is so good and so easy!!! 3rd time making it. Thanks for the great recipe!!
Erik
This was so good! Perfect with our Christmas dinner prime rib. 5 Stars, no doubt!
Betty Collins
Love this recipe! I usually halve it but we like it so much, next time I will make a full recipe and freeze for later.
Anna G.
Wow! I think this is my favorite recipe of yours to date! So easy and flavorful. The truffle oil sends it over the top. Thank you!
msSally
Do you wash your mushrooms? I am going to have to make this soon. It looks wonderful.
Keesh
Absolutely amazing risotto. I have question , can I just double the ingredients if I want to make a large amount?
Jeffrey
Yay! If you wish to double I’d suggest the 8qt.
Toni
First time I’ve made risotto in the IP. Super easy, super tasty! Added chopped asparagus with the cheese. Didn’t have the truffle oil so can’t wait to try that next time. Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey!
Kristy Smith
Jeffrey, WOW how I love making this recipe! Just bought 3 tubs of mushrooms today to make it tomorrow! Question….
What do you think it would be like if I subbed buttwr out & replaced it w truffle butter? And used truffle oil at the end?
Becky Wicks
This is YUM!! But my 5 minute prep time took more like 30 mins! Not that I’m complaining, I love the cooking process. Your recipes make me wonder why so many people still just order fast food or heat up ready-meals. Pressure cooking is so fun and easy thanks to you. Are your cookbooks available in The Netherlands?
Matt
Made this tonight. It was absolutely ridiculous. Unbelievably good. Topped it with some scallops sautéed in butter and the same white wine I used in the risotto. Side of asparagus wrapped in bacon. A-freakin-mazing. Even with all that other goodness, the risotto was still the star of the show.
Jeffrey
Thrilled you enjoyed the trip 😉
Liz
I have a big bag of dried local mushrooms. How can I reconstitute them for this recipe? Thanks!
Leslie
I tried this recipe tonight as it was the first time I was willing to attempt risotto because I trust Jeffrey’s guidance. It was so easy and absolutely delicious! Thanks for another easy and delicious recipe!!!
Norma DIGIANDOMENICO
How do you reheat this? I made this today for the first time, absolutely heavenly! But there’s only the 2 of us, so I have more than 1/2 leftover. How do you reheat, and can it be frozen? Please advise ASAP, want to eat it again in 2 days, thank you so much!
Patti
This Mushroom Risotto is absolutely delicious and was so easy to make! I’ve been planning on making it for awhile but with all 4 of your books, I’ve been busy trying other recipes! I will definitely make this again! Thank you!
Jeffrey
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the risotto and thanks for getting the books!
Bridget Casas
I would like to use wild mushrooms. What do you think?
Brenda
My husband and I thought this was the best mushroom risotto we’ve ever had. I followed the recipe exactly and I loved that it was so easy! I will mention that it took longer than 2-3 minutes to cook the mushrooms down and I do think it’s important to reduce all the natural juices before adding in the wine etc. The final consistency was perfect…definitely a make again!
Jeffrey
This is music to my eyes!
Christy
Made this tonight and we LOVED it! The truffle oil where I live is worth its weight in gold! LOL This was so amazing it was worth it, thank you for an awesome recipe!😃
Lisa
That was absolutely delicious!
Julie
Just made this recipe and loved it – tremendous flavour. Will definitely make this again. I have loved every recipe I have tried of yours and will definitely try more.
Jeffrey
Thank you!
Joan
I didn’t use the wine and it was FABULOUS! My family gobbled it up!! Thanks Jeffrey, for an awesome recipe!! It’s a keeper for sure!!
Jeffrey
You’re so weclome!