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Easy Cheesy Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Side Dish

A serving of creamy, white rice topped with lots of gooey, melted orange cheddar cheese, making classic cheesy rice.
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You need this simple, stovetop cheesy rice recipe. It is creamy, packed with cheddar and Parmesan flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes. This is the perfect quick side dish for chicken or steak.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and toast it, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until the edges look slightly translucent.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the rice becomes creamy.
  7. Serve your cheesy rice immediately as a side dish or a main meal.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese along with the shredded cheddar.
  • You can easily make this a one pan cheesy rice by using pre-cooked rice, reducing the liquid, and skipping the initial rice toasting step.
  • This recipe pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or your favorite steak.

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