Cheesy Rice Recipe
Cheesy Rice is a dinnertime hit for kids and grownups alike. Fluffy white rice combined with American cheese, milk, broth, and spices make dinnertime magic happen!
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 cup unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup block-style American cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cool, running water until the water runs clear.
- Transfer the rice to a small saucepan (one that has a lid) and add chicken broth, milk, and all of the spices. Stir to combine.
- Place over medium-high heat and allow to come to a simmer. Fit the lid on the saucepan and reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer (small, delicate bubbles repetitively rising to the surface).
- Gently simmer for about 20 minutes; try not to disturb the lid so the rice maintains a constant level of steam. After the time is up, check for doneness. Once done, remove the rice from the heat (with the lid on) and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork, add the cheese, and mix until creamy. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg