Description
Cheesy rice is the ultimate comfort food, blending fluffy long-grain rice with creamy, gooey cheese. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this dish will bring warmth and joy to your table. With its rich flavor and vibrant color, cheesy rice is not only a crowd-pleaser but also incredibly versatile, pairing well with proteins or shining as a vegetarian delight on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Measure out the rice and cheese; chop parsley if using.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Make the cheese sauce: In another pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until combined.
- Combine: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then pour in the cheese sauce. Gently fold together until all rice is coated.
- Season and serve: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg