Rice alla Carbonara

Description

 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ pound cooked ham, julienned
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ½ pound sliced bacon, cooked crisp, diced
 * ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * ¾ cup heavy cream

Directions

 * 1) Cook ham strips in butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat until ham is slightly browned.
 * 2) Add rice, bacon, cheese, parsley, pepper and cream; stir until mixture is creamy and thoroughly heated.