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Cheddar Cheese Rice Recipe

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Description

Cheddar Cheese Rice is a tasty and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any meal. This recipe combines fluffy rice with creamy cheddar cheese and a few spices, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that will impress your guests.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cooking time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cheese grater

Method

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.
  5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined.
  6. Let the rice sit for a few minutes to thicken up before serving.

Notes

  • You can use any type of long-grain rice for this recipe, but avoid using instant rice.
  • If you want to make this recipe even cheesier, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • If you want to add some crunch to this recipe, you can sprinkle some toasted breadcrumbs on top before serving.

Nutrition Info

One serving of Cheddar Cheese Rice (1/2 cup) contains approximately:

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 380mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • After adding the cheese, make sure to stir constantly to prevent it from burning.
  • If the rice is still too firm after simmering for 20 minutes, add a little bit of water and continue cooking until tender.
  • You can use different spices to customize this recipe to your liking.

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