Easy Cheesy Rice Recipe

This Cheesy and Rice recipe is simple, fast, and great for the whole family—ideal for hectic evenings. It’s a picky-eater-approved meal you can prepare and serve in under thirty minutes. I really enjoy dishes like Cheesy Rice because everything cooks together, finishes at the same time, and leaves minimal mess to clean up.

I swear that this started as a use-up-leftovers situation and you know the drill because there was half a bag of rice and a chunk of forgotten cheese in the fridge while there was absolutely zero motivation to cook anything fancy but somehow it turned into a dish that I now crave every single week so go figure.

The first time I made it was total chaos since I accidentally used sweetened condensed milk instead of cream and please don’t ask why because my kids still bring it up by saying things like remember the dessert rice Mom.

However when it’s done right then it turns into ooey-gooey melty perfection which makes it the kind of comfort food,honestly who doesn’t need that every now and then .

And if you’ve never tried cheesy rice before then you’re about to unlock a new lazy-weeknight favorite.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice if you like
• 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 cups Milk (whole milk for a creamier texture)
• 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder,
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley, a pinch of nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper optionl
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional, for extra flavor

How to Make Cheesy Rice

Step 1

Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to package instructions, but replace the water with chicken or vegetable broth for a more flavorful base. Once cooked, set the rice aside and fluff it with a fork.

Step 2

Melt the Butter: In a big pan on medium heat, melt the butter until it’s all liquid and a little bubbly and add the Rice Pour the cooked rice into the pan and stir it around so it gets coated with the melted butter.

Slowly Add the Milk: Slowly whisk the milk , making sure there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, and becomes smooth. This is the start of the béchamel sauce that will form the base of the cheesy sauce.

Step 3

Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low, and gradually add the shredded cheese, stirring constantly until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Combine the Rice and Sauce: Gently fold the cooked rice into the cheese sauce, ensuring each grain of rice is fully coated with the cheesy goodness. Be gentle when folding to avoid crushing the rice.

Season It: Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powde Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the rice looks creamy and cheesy.

Step 4

Garnish: If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of freshness.

Serve Immediately: Serve the cheesy rice recipe warm and enjoy the creamy, cheesy perfection.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Medium or large saucepan or skillet
• Cooking spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cheese grater if shredding your own cheese
  Small pot if you need to cook the rice
• Mixing bowl optional, for combining seasonings

Tips for Making the Best Cheesy Rice

Want extra creaminess? Add a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese while stirring in the milk.

Add-ins are awesome! Try chopped broccoli, peas, for more flavor and fun.

Use freshly cooked rice for the creamiest texture, but leftover rice works great too just warm it slightly before adding it to the pan.

What to Eat with Cheesy Rice ??

Whether you serve it as a simple meal for your family or guests or as part of a large feast, this recipe is sure to please. You can also enjoy it with a Cooker Beef in addition to a Pumpkin with a wonderful Smoothie as well.

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