Creamy Cheese Rice Recipes

CREAMY LEMON RICE

This bright rice dish has a creamy texture that's reminiscent of a lemon risotto, but without all the watching and stirring. Keep this one in your back pocket for hosting dinner guests-or a great side any old day! -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Creamy Lemon Rice image

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk to blend., Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE BAKE

Got lots of cooking coming up this week? Get ahead in the kitchen with an oven full of flavor. Our no-stress, fuss-free Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake is a great side dish to any meal you make and can easily be made ahead of time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake image

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, soup, milk and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
Stir in broccoli and rice. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.
Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on top and bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper, if desired
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 inch)
1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

CREAMY PARMESAN RICE

This quick and easy side dish can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's great served with chicken, pork chops or fish. -Angela McArthur, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Creamy Parmesan Rice image

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups broth, reserving remainder, over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir in rice, salt and garlic powder. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes., Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add reserved broth, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed after each addition. Cook just until creamy and rice is almost tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

CREAMY RICE

Make and share this Creamy Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Creamy Rice image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Saute the onion in the butter until brown.
Transfer the onion and butter to a baking dish.
Add the mushroom soup mixed with the water and the consomme.
Add the uncooked rice and stir to blend. Cover the baking dish and bake for 1 hours.

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can water
1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme
2 cups uncooked rice

CHEESY RICE

I got this recipe years ago from a Kraft magazine ad. It is a family favorite and a great way to use up left over rice. Makes a great side dish to grilled meats. Prep time includes time to steam rice. Prep time using leftover rice is about 5 minutes

Provided by 16Paws

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Cheesy Rice image

Steps:

In a greased baking dish, mix together all ingredients.
Bake at 350 degrees until heated thru and cheese is melted.
About 20 min or so. Dig in!

Ingredients

2 cups steamed rice (hot or cold)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (sharp is best, but use whatever you have)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE

Recipe I got several years ago from Quick Cooking. One of my DH favorite dishes. He loves anything with chicken, cheese and rice! Very flavorful comfort food for those cold winter days.

Provided by Jen Andrews

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Creamy Cheesy Chicken & Rice image

Steps:

Spread rice into a greased 13x9x2 inches dish, set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour until smooth.
Gradually add milk, boullion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Reduce heat; add velvetta, chicken and sour cream.
Stir until cheese is melted.
Pour over rice.
Melt remaining butter.
Toss with crackers.
Sprinkle over casserole.
Baked uncovered at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon season salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 cups crushed Ritz crackers