Bacon And Wild Mushroom Risotto With Baby Spinach

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This is from the latest cooking light, i am dying to make it but haven't had a chance yet; want it here so i can get the ingredients after work.

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Steps

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Heat large dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add bacon to pan , cook 8 minutes or until crisp , stirring occasionally.

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Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon.

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Add shallots , oil , thyme , and garlic to drippings in pan.

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Cook six minutes or until shallots are tender , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in mushrooms , cook 8 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Add rice , cook 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Stir in madeira , cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed , stirring constantly.

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Stir in 1 c stock , cook 4 minutes or until liquid absorbed , stirring constantly.

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Add remaining stock , 1 / 2 c at a time , until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next.

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Stir in spinach , cook 1 minute.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in cheese , salt , and pepper.

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Sprinkle with bacon , and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, bacon, shallot, olive oil, thyme, garlic cloves, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, arborio rice, madeira wine, baby spinach, asiago cheese, salt, white pepper