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Cheesy rice in a casserole dish with parsley and a wooden spoon.
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Cheesy Rice

Looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing side dish? This baked cheesy rice is creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Cheesy Rice, Cheesy Rice
Servings: 12
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice (or extra long grain white rice)
  • 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
    Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with baking spray. Place rice in baking dish with shredded cheeses and gently mix together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
    Cheese and uncooked rice in a casserole dish.
  • Heat chicken broth and butter together in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
    Saucepan with boiling chicken broth and butter.
  • Gently pour the boiling broth over the rice and gently stir to combine.
    Pouring chicken broth butter over casserole dish of uncooked rice and butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes covered with foil and then another 10-15 minutes uncovered or until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
    Baking dish with uncooked cheesy rice.
  • Remove from oven and fluff with a fork before serving.
    Fluffed cheesy rice with a fork in a casserole dish.

Notes

Stove Top Method

  1. Rinse and drain rice until water runs clear (I have found that the rice will get gummy using the stove top method if the rice isn't rinsed).
  2. Place the rinsed rice and the rest of the ingredients in a stockpot or large saucepan and stir well to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to as low as you can.
  4. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and keep covered for another 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.4mg