Description
A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring rice cooked in creamy cheese with aromatic garlic and onions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain or medium-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: peas, spinach, shredded chicken, cooked shrimp
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and chop the onion and garlic finely.
- In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed rice with the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for about 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir well. Reduce heat and mix in the cheeses until melted. Add broth or water if too thick.
- Fold the cooked rice into the creamy cheese mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in any optional add-ins. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use brown rice and low-fat cheese. Consider adding vegetables for an extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy rice, comfort food, cheesy rice, easy meals, quick recipes
