Creamy Cheese Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
The best part about this cheesy rice recipe is that it's great both hot or cold. It's a dish I make often since cheese and rice are staples in my pantry and because it travels well, I like to take it to a picnic or a barbecue.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, bring the water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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2.
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and parsley if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir until blended.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 216 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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