Italian Four Cheese Ready Risotto, 6.2 Ounces, 3 Per Case

I just tried this tonight, after buying a set of multiple packages in the Prime Day sale. The taste and texture are good--it's very simple, just rice in a creamy base it absorbs, but would be easy to dress up. I used it under sauteed vegies and with fresh herbs on top. I bought this to try out and then take on a backpacking trip and as something handy to keep in the pantry. BUT-- I feel a bit conned by the Prime Day deal. Sure, I saved a few dollars--but the packages have a "best used by" date of only a month from now. I feel as if the sale was being used to unload stock that was about to expire. No one uses that many boxes of something like rice all at once. If the expiration date had been further out, I'd give four stars for taste/texture. I don't think this will go "bad" in the box five weeks from today--but the flavor and texture here being a bit nicer are the only thing that sets this off from ordinary rice.

Got hooked on this risotto from my local grocer, but then they stopped carrying it. Glad to find it here! It's a quick and easy side dish or meal. The four cheese is delicious, but I usually add extra cheese and cream for more flavor. If you love risotto but hate the effort, this is idiot-proof! Throw it in a pot and it practically cooks itself. The taste and smell is strong and could be an acquired taste as initially I was not sure I enjoyed it. After a while I grew to love it, however, my husband dislikes the taste and how it makes our house smell. Worth a try if you love risotto.

Very tasty and easy to make. I was a little surprised that the instructions suggested to add Parmesan cheese at the end, I would have expected that to be included. I also found that the serving size was WAY to small. I ended up easily eating a whole package.

Being kind of risotto snobs, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the rice in this quick mix. Prepared per package directions, the rice is appropriately al dente. I usually add a little extra pre-soaked porcini and drizzle with a bit of truffle oil, yum! The four cheese and saffron varieties are nice, too.

I always see risotto options on all the cooking shows on tv and wanted to know what was so special about it. Then I happened to notice on amazon and ordered it. It's delicious and even my finicky daughter loves it. It's better than just having rice. We will be buying this from now on; now I understand the rave!

Best out-of-box risotto.No longer available in the US.

Great product for last minute dinners and very simple to prepare. Taste good as well but is better if you a extra Porchini (Italian mushrooms) and sprinkle with some Parmesan or Pecorino cheeseOne pack comes to $4 that is not super cheap especially if you consider that one pack is really for one person (not two) . Great for camping as well

I love this risotto. Fast to make and with a bit of butter at the end - lovely texture.