Cheesy Rice
This cheesy rice is creamy, savory, and so easy to make with instant rice, cheddar, sour cream, and broth for a quick and tasty side.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups *instant rice
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or velveeta
- ¼ cup sour cream
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring broth and butter to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the rice, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Once the rice has softened, mix in the cheese, sour cream, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and mixed in. Serve immediately.
Notes
*This recipe calls for instant white rice.
Unlike regular rice, instant rice should not be rinsed before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 693IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 3mg