Easy Cheesy Rice Recipe
Whenever you need a cheesy side dish or main dish, this easy cheesy rice recipe is a perfect side dish for any dinner.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Mixed Cheese or Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup Milk
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Cook the Rice (fresh or leftover)
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the butter.
- Let it melt, then sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the rice, and add your garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until combined.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring everything to a boil.
- When it is boiling, you should cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
- Let the rice cook for 15 to 18 minutes
Add Cheese, Seasoning, and Serve!
- Remove the rice from the heat when it is done.
- Add the shredded cheese to the rice, taste and adjust the seasoning, and stir it gently. You can also add broccoli at this time.
- You can try to fluff it with a fork and serve it with whatever you like.
Notes
- Make sure you are using pre-shredded cheese if you want the cheese to melt completely into the rice.
- Do not stir the rice too much after you add the cheese; otherwise, it will become too dense and sticky.
- Make sure you do not end up overcooking the rice, or it will turn out too sticky and mushy.
- Try to make sure you are not adding the cheese too early into the rice. Otherwise, your rice could come out undercooked.